The Velvet Touch

The Velvet Touch (1948)

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Based upon a story by William Mercer, The Velvet Touch stars Rosalind Russell as Valerie Stanton, a celebrated Broadway actress whose latest smash comedy is coming to the end of its successful run. The play's producer, Gordon Dunning, has produced all of Stanton's hits for the last decade,… More

PG,
Directed By
Written By
Walter Reilly, Leo Rosten
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Drama
In Theaters
Jul 13, 1948 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

    (The)staging is more theatrical than cinematic, appropriate perhaps for a film so steeped in the culture of Broadway but less effective in building tension...

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A sparkling crime melodrama richly steeped in theatrical atmosphere.

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  • jay n


    Great performances from Rosalind Russell, Claire Trevor and Sydney Greenstreet and an enjoyable story make this one well worth seeking out. Neat twist ending!

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