The Love Goddesses (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1965, The Love Goddesses is a documentary film directed by Saul J. Turell, running about 87 minutes. “The Story of Sex in the Movies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This insightful documentary features some of the major and most beautiful actresses to grace the silver screen. It shows how the movie industry changed its depiction of sex and actresses' portrayal of sex from the silent movie era to the present. Classic scenes are shown from the silent movie 'True Heart Susie,' starring Lillian Gish, to 'Love Me Tonight' (1932), blending sex and sophistication, starring Jeanette MacDonald (pre-Nelson Eddy), and to Elizabeth Taylor in 'A Place in the Sun' (1951), plus much , much more.
Who’s in it. The Love Goddesses stars Carl King as Narrator (voice), Agnes Ayres as (archive footage), Theda Bara as (archive footage) and Brigitte Bardot as (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Love Goddesses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Goddesses page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Goddesses tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Goddesses (1965)?
- In US, The Love Goddesses is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Love Goddesses worth watching?
- The Love Goddesses holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Goddesses?
- The Love Goddesses stars Carl King, Agnes Ayres, Theda Bara, Brigitte Bardot and Richard Barthelmess.
- When was The Love Goddesses released?
- The Love Goddesses was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
