The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1961)
This parody of Genesis caused an uproar before and during its release (the final version was reworked and cut) though its routine or worse cinematic level would not encourage large audiences. The story begins with a busload of men and women with hang-ups in the romance department, all heading for Reno. A sudden rainstorm brings on flooding, and the passengers have to hole up in a church. That setting, apparently, suggests the skewed "dream" of Genesis that follows. The Catholic Legion of Decency gave this film a Condemned rating. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Mickey Rooney, Mamie van Doren, (more)
- Director(s):
- Albert Zugsmith, Mickey Rooney, (more)
Synopsis of The Private Lives of Adam and Eve
This parody of Genesis caused an uproar before and during its release (the final version was reworked and cut) though its routine or worse cinematic level would not encourage large audiences. The story begins with a busload of men and women with hang-ups in the romance department, all heading for Reno. A sudden rainstorm brings on flooding, and the passengers have to hole up in a church. That setting, apparently, suggests the skewed "dream" of Genesis that follows. The Catholic Legion of Decency gave this film a Condemned rating. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Private Lives of Adam and Eve
- Mickey Rooney - Nick Lewis/Devil
- Fay Spain - Lil Lewis/Lilith
- Martin Milner - Ad Simms/Adam
- Tuesday Weld - Vangie Harper
- Ziva Rodann - Passiona
- June Wilkinson - The Devil's Familiars
- Toni Covington - Devil's Familiar
- Andrea Smith - Satan's Sinners
- Mamie van Doren - Evie Simms/Eve
- Mel Tormé - Hal Sanders
- Cecil Kellaway - Doc Bayles
- Paul Anka - Pinkie Parker
- Theona Bryant - the Devil's Familiars
- Phillipa Fallon - The Devil's Familiars
- Nancy Root - Satan's Sinners
- Stella Garcia - Satan's Sinner
- Director(s):
- Mickey Rooney, Albert Zugsmith
- Writer(s):
- Robert J. Hill
- Producer(s):
- Red Doff
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