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The Love Goddesses
“The Story of Sex in the Movies!”
6.2 / 10• 1965• 1h 27m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
CK
Carl King
Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Saul J. Turell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Love Goddesses is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
