The American Venus (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, The American Venus is a comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A lost film - Mary Gray, whose father manufactures cold cream, is engaged to sappy Horace Niles, the son of Hugo Niles, the elder Gray's most competitive rival in the cosmetics business. Chip Armstrong, a hot-shot public relations man, quits the employ of Hugo Niles and goes to work for Gray, persuading Mary to enter the Miss America contest at Atlantic City, with the intention of using her to endorse her father's cold cream should she win. Mary breaks her engagement with Horace. When it appears that she will win the contest, Hugo lures her home on the pretext that her father is ill, and she misses the contest. Chip and Mary return to Atlantic City, discovering that the new Miss America has told the world that she owes all her success to Gray's cold cream. On this note, Chip and Mary decide to get married.
Who’s in it. The American Venus stars Esther Ralston as Mary Gray, Lawrence Gray as Chip Armstrong, Ford Sterling as Hugo Niles and Fay Lanphier as Miss Alabama, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Venus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Venus (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The American Venus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The American Venus?
- The American Venus stars Esther Ralston, Lawrence Gray, Ford Sterling, Fay Lanphier and Louise Brooks.
- When was The American Venus released?
- The American Venus was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.