This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1926 film The American Venus (link to LBS filmography page). This American film includes Louise Brooks in the role Miss Bayport, a beauty pageant contestant. Under its American title documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, Dutch Guiana (Surinam), England, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, Panama, and Scotland. The film was also shown in England under the title The Modern Venus. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Die Amerikanische Venus (Austria); Venus Americana (Brazil); La Venus Americana (Chile); Americká Venuše (Czechoslovakia); Den amerikanske venus (Denmark); De Moderne Venus (Dutch East Indies); Vénus moderne (France); Vénus américaine (France); Die Schönste Frau der Staaten (Germany); Il trionfo di Venere (Italy); Trionfo di Venere (Italy); 美女大競艶 (Japan); Venus Moderne – Die Modern Venus (Luxembourg); La Venus americana (Mexico); Amerykan’ska Wenus (Poland); Venus Pokutujaca (Poland); A Vénus American (Portugal); Американская Венера (Soviet Union); La Venus americana (Spain); La Venus Moderna (Spain); and Mannens ideal – Venus på amerikanska (Sweden).
As research is ongoing, this page is a work in progress. It is understood that any given citation comes from an American source, unless otherwise noted. The intention of this bibliography is to be both comprehensive and useful. Most citations represent a substantial review or article. Capsule reviews, or significant shorter pieces — usually a paragraph or two in length — are so noted. Entries are arranged chronologically. Critical commentary regarding Brooks, or the film as a whole (excerpted from the material cited) is given as annotations. Some citations link to the material noted: some of these links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
Much can be gleamed from a bibliography such as this. Besides what critics thought of the film, one can follow the path of the film’s distribution — where it showed and when; sometimes, for example, the exhibition record might reveal if the film was shown before its official release date. As well, this bibliography shows which critics at which newspapers and magazines reviewed films. History, here, is in the details.
An * indicates that a copy of this citation is held in the archives of the LBS. This annotated bibliography has been compiled by Thomas Gladysz, and was last updated in October 2015. [Help wanted: If you know of additional citations, can provide further information on entries noted on this page, or can provide copies of citations not marked with an * but which are known to exist, please contact the LBS. The LBS would like to acquire material on the screening of this film in Hawaii, as well as in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
THE AMERICAN VENUS
released Jan. 31, 1926
anonymous. “Screen Fame Awaits Atlantic City Beauty.” Duluth News Tribune, August 9, 1925. *
— related article in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Beauty Pageant Showing At Stanley Theatres.” Wilmington Morning News, September 14, 1925. *
— brief article about related documentary film in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
anonymous. “California’s Beauty Striking Out for Movies.” Riverside Daily Press, September 18, 1925. *
— related article in Riverside, California newspaper
United Press. “New Miss America Goes to the Movies.” Stevens Point Daily Journal, September 19, 1925. *
— brief, syndicated article in Stevens Point, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier, Winner of Atlantic City Prize, to Star in American Venus.” Lincoln Star, September 27, 1925. *
— syndicated article in Lincoln, Nebraska newspaper
anonymous “What the Picture Shows Will Show.” Dallas Morning News, October 4, 1925. *
— “Fay Lamphier, who won the title of Miss America at Atlantic City, will have the title role in Paramount’s American Venus.” – column in Dallas, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Gleanings of the Screen.” New York Times, October 4, 1925. *
— brief mention of Brooks in film column in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “With the Film Folk.” Syracuse Herald, October 18, 1925. *
— brief mention of Brooks and the film in column in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Act in Same Picture Meet After 8 Weeks.” Sunday Times-Signal, November 15, 1925. *
— brief, syndicated article in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Exhibitor’s Herald, November 21, 1925. *
— commentary on the film
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier to Star in Matinee.” Oakland Tribune, December 9, 1925. *
— article about advance screening in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Una Escena de ‘La Venus Americana.” Heraldo de Mexico, December 12, 1925. (Mexico) *
— brief article in Mexico City newspaper
“On With the Dance.” Los Angeles Times, December 27, 1925. *
— includes a captioned scene still in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Film Progress, January, 1926. *
— capsule review in film journal
anonymous. “El Microfono y la Pelicula La Venus Americana.” Por esos mundos, January 3, 1926. (Spain) *
— short article in Madrid magazine
anonymous. “On Cincinnati Screens.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 10, 1926. *
— article in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “In Filmland.” Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 1926. *
— article in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “At the Granby.” Virginian-Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark, January 10, 1926. *
— review in Norfolk, Virgina newspaper
anonymous. “Miss America at the Stanley.” Atlantic City Daily Press, January 11, 1926. *
— review in Atlantic City, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 11, 1926. *
— “Aside from the rich background and the display of feminine charms, The American Venus has but little to recommend it. Although there are a few amusing incidents in the plot, the production is chiefly eye entertainment, and as such becomes a trifle wearisome.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Granada Shows Fay Lanphier in Leading Role.” San Francisco Chronicle, January 11, 1926. *
— “Some of the others in the cast are Ford Sterling . . . Ernest Torrence, Louise Brooks and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. The section of the picture dealing with the beauty contest is done in colors which gives it a splendor that plain black and white could not impart.” – article in San Francisco, California newspaper
Bennett, Buford Gordon. “Pretty Girls in American Venus.” San Francisco Examiner, January 11, 1926. *
— article in San Francisco, California newspaper
Craig, Betty. “Laugh Month Hits Movie Row; Plenty of Comedy is on Tap.” Denver Post, January 11, 1926. *
— review in Denver, Colorado newspaper
Eddy, Elford. ” ‘Armed’ Venus Makes Brave Showing at Granada.” San Francisco Call and Post, January 11, 1926. *
— “This Paramount production is extremely clever, in spots.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Tribute Paid Beauty in New Screen Play.” San Francisco Bulletin, January 11, 1926. *
— “Homage is paid the beauty of this country in the motion picture feature The American Venus.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Swint, Curran D. “Warfield, St. Francis, Granada Have Pleasing Programs.” San Francisco News, January 11, 1926. *
— “The supporting cast is good.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
W., M. “Story About Nation’s Beauties at the Atlantic City Pageant.” Toledo Times, January 11, 1926. *
— review in Toledo, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Stanley Feature.” Philadelphia Inquirer, January 12, 1926. *
— “Most of the picture is done in technicolor and the fashion scenes are beautiful.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Beauteous Girls on Stanley Screen.” Philadelphia Record, January 12, 1926. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Olympic – The American Venus.” Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, January 12, 1926. *
— article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
author unknown. Philadelphia Bulletin, January 12?, 1926.
— “Gorgeous costuming and magnificent scenery are the outstanding features of The American Venus.” – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “New Films Being Shown on Local Screens This Week.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, January 12, 1926. *
— “Some of the color photography is interesting.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Premier of American Venus for Charity.” The Exhibitor, January 15, 1926. *
— article in trade journal
anonymous. “Pre-release Reviews of Features.” Motion Picture News, January 16, 1926. *
— “There is a story, of course, but the least said about it the better.” – review in trade journal
anonymous. “Beauty Pageant and a Real Plot New Combination in The American Venus.” Sandusky Star-Journal, January 16, 1926. *
— article in Sandusky, Ohio newspaper
“Glorious Gowns to Be Worn by American Venuses This Week.” Boston Post, January 17, 1926. *
— large captioned photograph in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus Comes to Empire.” San Antonio Express, January 17, 1926. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Noted Cast is Found in Colonial Picture.” Dayton Journal, January 18, 1926. *
— review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Olympic Theater.” Jewish Criterion, January 18, 1926. *
— article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania publication
anonymous. “Crowds View Fay In American’s Film.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, January 18, 1926. *
— short article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “At the Movies This Week.” San Antonio Express, January 18, 1926. *
— review in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier Big Feature at Garden Theatre.” San Mateo Times, January 18, 1926. *
— article in San Mateo, California newspaper
C., M. M. “Wuxtry! Wuxtry!.” Columbus Dispatch, January 18, 1926. *
— brief review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
McNulty, John. “Grand.” Columbus Citizen, January 18, 1926. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
R., C. J. “Grand.” Ohio State Journal, January 18, 1926. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Beauty Show Features.” Canton Repository, January 19, 1926. *
— article in Canton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier Makes Big Hit Garden Theatre.” San Mateo Times, January 19, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the beauteous dancer from the Ziegfeld Follies, and W.T Benda, the internationally known artist, are also prominent in the picture.” – article in San Mateo, California newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus at Metropolitan.” Boston Globe, January 19, 1926. *
— review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
F., A. “American Venus at Metropolitan.” Boston Herald, January 19, 1926. *
— “The scenes made at Atlantic City and during the prologue are artistically done in Technicolor. Comedy relief in abundance is furnished by a wild automobile chase replete with giggles and thrills. The picture on the whole is entertaining.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
Hillman, Gordon. “American Venus Unusually Good Comedy Drama.” Boston Daily Advertiser, January 18, 1926. *
— review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “Ad Libbing on First Nights.” Oakland Tribune, January 18, 1926. *
— “It makes pleasing but uneventful entertainment and adds no particular glory to Miss Lanphier.” – review in Oakland, California newspaper
author unknown. Boston Globe, January 20?, 1926.
— “It is written around the great Atlantic City beauty pageant, and while the plot isn’t much, the gorgeously colored scenes of the radiant beauty contestants are quite enough to make one forget the inadequate story.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
B., D. W. “Films of the Week.” Boston Evening Transcript, January 20, 1926. *
— ” . . . unmitigated ballyhoo, press agent’s puffery of the least mistakable sort, a kind of bench-made boob-catcher, dedicated to the reader of tabloid dailies.” – review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “State – American Venus.” Trenton Times, January 21, 1926. *
— article in Trenton, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus at Liberty Tomorrow.” San Jose Evening News, January 23, 1926. *
— “Consider Louise Brooks. Here is a Ziegfeld Follies girl who brings to the screen a rare type of beauty and a warm personality.” – article in San Jose, California newspaper
Allen, Kelcey. “Next Week on the Screen.” Women’s Wear Daily, January 23, 1926. *
— short article
anonymous. “The American Venus Howard Theater Film.” Atlanta Constitution, January 24, 1926. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Victory Offering American Venus.” Salt Lake Tribune, January 24, 1926. *
— article in Salt Lake City, Utah newspaper
anonymous. “Girl Show Will Be Big Feature at the Liberty.” San Jose Mercury Herald, January 24, 1926. *
— “Consider Louise Brooks. Here is a Ziegfeld Follies girl who brings to the screen a rare type of beauty and a warm personality.” – article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus Is Rialto Offering.” Sunday Gazette and Telegraph, January 24, 1926. *
— article in Colorado Springs, Colorado newspaper
J., L. D. “At the Des Moines.” Des Moines Register, January 25, 1926. *
— review in Des Moines, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Last Word in Splendor at Palace.” Evening Reporter, January 25, 1926. *
— review in Lebanon, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Players’ Part in Choosing Venus.” New York Telegram, January 25, 1926. *
— article in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Bathing Beauties at Victory.” Salt Lake Telegram, January 25, 1926. *
— review in Salt Lake City, Utah newspaper
Collier, Bert. “Venus Pleases at Howard.” Atlanta Georgian, January 26, 1926. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
Evans, Delight. “The American Venus Glorifies Youth and Beauty at the Rivoli.” Morning Telegraph, January 25, 1926. *
— ” . . . and Fay Lanphier becomes ‘Miss America.’ This modern deMilo is a pleasant girl who is pretty but doesn’t act that way. A recruit from the musical comedy stage, Louise Brooks, who plays a runner-up, is pert, pretty and promising.” – review in New York City newspaper (repeated in January 31st edition)
The Moviegoer. “Picture Plays and Players.” New York Sun, January 25, 1926. *
— “Outside of one or two amusing scenes devised by the director – in which Ford Sterling, Louise Brooks, Edna May Oliver and Lawrence Gray assist ably — the main novelty of The American Venus is the sequence in color.” – review in New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, January 25, 1926. *
— ” . . . a charming comedy with some scenes in technicolor which delight the eye. Louise Brooks plays Miss Bayport, and she furnishes a great deal of perfectly legitimate comedy by inadvertantly being caught in the apartment of Hugo Niles and his wife, who arrives unexpectedly.” – review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Lewistown Sentinel, January 26, 1926.*
— review in Lewistown, Pennsylvania newspaper
Denny, Donald. “American Venus Features Howard Theater Program.” Atlanta Constitution, January 26, 1926. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
Dickstein, Martin. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 26, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “The Beauty Show.” New York Times, January 26, 1926. *
— ” . . . an elaborate production, with a hit or miss story. Some of the photographic skill in the colored sequences is most ingenious.” – review in New York City newspaper
Martin, Quinn. “The New Films.” The World, January 26, 1926. *
— “It presents a raw and effortful desire to photograph scantily attired women without any sensible or appreciable tendency to tell a reasonably alive or plausible story. Any nervous high school boy might have done the plot and there isn’t a director in captivity who could not have told the cameraman when and where and how to shoot. . . . I do believe that Louise Brooks, who appears as Miss Bayport, is better looking than any of the other brunettes now acting in films.” – review in New York City newspaper
O., J. C. “The New Films.” Brooklyn Daily Times, January 26, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
R, E. “New Conductor Wins Approval at Howard.” Atlanta Journal, January 26, 1926. *
— brief review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
Smith, Palmer. New York Evening World, January 26?, 1926.
— “Some of the stills would do nicely for lobby displays in a burlesque house.” – review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “New Photoplays.” New York Post, January 27, 1926. *
— ” . . . a somewhat bewildering mixture of slapstick comedy, homely sentiment, gaudy spectacle, and scantily clad bathing beauties.” – review in New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York American, January 27?, 1926.
— “Is long. Probably it had to be in order to full justice to both beauty and comedy, and since the bathing beauties are the picture’s great drawing card.” – review in New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York Graphic, January 27?, 1926.
— ” . . . we never saw so many pretty girls gathered together in one film.” – review in New York City newspaper
Herzog, Dorothy. “The American Venus.” Daily Mirror, January 27, 1926. *
— “A newcomer in Louise Brooks makes her screen debut. Louise plays a hard-hearted gold-digger type realistically.” – review in New York City newspaper
Harpman, Julie. “American Venus Has Small Plot – But Also Few Clothes.” Daily News, January 27, 1926. *
— Brooks is listed as appearing as Miss Bayport in review in New York City newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “New Pictures on Broadway.” New York Evening Journal, January 27, 1926. *
— “It’s good entertainment, and the bevy of bathing beauties includes Louise Brooks, who has a distinct screen personality.” – review in New York City newspaper
Sisk. “House Reviews: Rivoli.” Variety, January 27, 1926. *
— commentary on opening night, including stage appearances; “It is fair in spots and has lots of Technicolor scenes, not always good. Another thing is that more nudity than has been attempted before is shown – something which will probably set some of the church folks on their ear and almost rightly so, for this nude stuff will bring censorship faster than anything else.” – review in trade journal
Sisk. “The American Venus.” Variety, January 27, 1926. *
— “It may give some of the old boys a kick, and then again it may not.” – review in trade journal
anonymous. “Venus Film Coming Monday to Opera House.” Bangor Daily Commercial, January 30, 1926. *
— article in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Appears in Film.” Helena Indepenedent, January 30, 1926. *
— article in Helena, Montana newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Grade-A Picture.” Manitoba Free Press, January 30, 1926. (Canada) *
— article in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “Quick Stuff on Pictures for Busy Showman.” Motion Pictures Today, January 30, 1926. *
— capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, January 30, 1926. *
— review; ” . . . a delightful surprise.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
Goldberg, Peggy. “The American Venus.” Exhibitors Trade Review, January 30, 1926. *
— “The scantiness of the girl’s attire, though by no means vulgar, will undoubtedly offend the bigoted.” – review in trade journal
Harrison, P. S. “The American Venus – with Esther Ralston, Lawrence Gray and Ford Sterling.” Harrison’s Reports, January 30, 1926. *
— “The only striking feature about it is the technicolor scenes; they are extremely beautiful. But some of them will, no doubt, prove offensive to church going people, particularly in the small communities, because of the fact that women’s legs, backs, sides and abdomens as low as below the navel, are shown aplenty. Women in tights have been shown in his pictures by Mack Sennett, but he has never been so “raw”; at least he had the girls wear brassieres, whereas Jesse Lasky has his girls wear nothing under the bathing suits, with the result that the women’s outlines of their breasts are clearly seen. In places there isn’t even the thin cloth of the bathing suit to cover the flesh.” – short review in trade publication
S., T. “The Current Cinema.” New Yorker, January 30, 1926. *
— “Mr. Robert Benchley, the screen announced, wrote the subtitles for the cinema goodie.” – short review in magazine
anonymous. “Famous American Beauty to Appear in American Venus for Feature At Rialto Half.” Charleston Gazette, January 31, 1926. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Film Daily, January 31, 1926. *
— “Plenty to catch the eye with pretty girls, fashion show, scenes in color, a cute romance and some comedy helping the entertainment along.” – capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “New Week’s Attractions.” Tulsa Daily World, January 31, 1926. *
— article in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus to Play at Majestic Here.” Tulsa Tribune, January 31, 1926. *
— article in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus Is at the Missouri; Black Bird at Loew’s.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, January 31, 1926. *
— article in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Wichita Beacon, January 31, 1926. *
— near full page of text and pictures; “Louise Brooks, a diminutive brunette charmer from the Ziegfeld Follies.” – Brooks also appears on the cover of The Town Crier, the newspaper’s Sunday magazine section; Wichita, Kansas newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “Frivolous Photoplays.” New York Times, January 31, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
“Venus in Finery.” Motion Picture, February, 1926. *
— full page of fashion pictures with descriptive captions in movie magazine
Weller, Samuel M. “The American Venus.” Movie Monthly, February, 1926. *
— illustrated fictionalization of the story of the film
anonymous. “American Venus Film of Beauty, Youth and Color.” Bangor Daily Commercial, February 1, 1926. *
— article in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus , Music and Gift Parfum, at the Opera House.” Bangor Daily News, February 1, 1926. *
— article in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “The Orpheum.” Daily Courier, February 1, 1926. *
— article in Connellsville, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “A Chance for American Venuses.” The Exhibitor, February 1, 1926. *
— article in trade journal
anonymous. “Best Pictures.” Manitoba Free Press, February 1, 1926. (Canada) *
— short review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
Nie. “New Films.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 1, 1926. *
— brief review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus and News Reel Strand Attractions.” Albany Evening News, February 2, 1926. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Venus Film Is Last Word in Splendor.” Bangor Daily Commercial, February 2, 1926. *
— article in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “At the Regent.” Battle Creek Enquirer and Evening News, February 2, 1926. *
— review in Battle Creek, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Strand Theatre.” Evening Bulletin, February 2, 1926. *
— short review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Passed in Review At City’s Theaters.” Providence Journal, February 2, 1926. *
— “There is an absorbing plot and the elaborate settings, tableaux and fashion shows heighten its interest and appear to have important bearing upon its development.” – review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Miss America Is Glad She Avoided College.” The Crimson, February 2, 1926. *
— related article in Harvard University student newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” Times-Union, February 2, 1926. *
— brief write-up in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Musical Comedy, Drama and Motion Pictures.” Musical Courier, February 4, 1926. *
— brief review of New York City screening and accompanying stage attraction
Egan, Pete. “House Manager of Capitol Sees American Venus.” Calgary Daily Herald, February 4, 1926. (Canada) *
— review in Calgary, Alberta newspaper
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, February 6, 1926. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
anonymous. “At The Theaters.” Topeka Daily State Journal, February 6, 1926. *
— “One of the most widely known and eagerly awaited screen productions . . . . Others in the cast include Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Louise Brooks, Edna May Oliver and many more favorites.” – article in Topeka, Kansas newspaper
Sargent, Epes W. ” ‘Miss America’ Featured in Pleasing Film of Great Beauty That Looks Like Big Winner.” Moving Picture World, February 6, 1926. *
— ” . . . an entertainment of sumptuous beauty, good comedy and thrilling action that should prove a winner, for it has ‘everything’ and then some.” – review in trade journal
anonymous. “How Fay Lanphier Was Chosen ‘Miss America’ And ‘American Venus’.” Knoxville Journal, February 7, 1926. *
— article in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Figure Fame Fosters Film Fortune, Too.” Los Angeles Examiner, February 7, 1926. *
— article (largely about Fay Lanphier) in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus to be on View at Opera House.” Mansfield News, February 7, 1926. *
— article in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. ” ‘Miss America’ Shows Atlantic City Poses in The American Venus.” Portland Oregonian, February 7, 1926. *
— illustrated article in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier is in Picture.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, February 7, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, a diminutive brunette charmer . . . ” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Seek Norfolk Rival For American Venus.” Virginian-Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark, February 7, 1926. *
— article in Norfolk, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Arcadia.” Wilmington Morning News, February 7, 1926. *
— “attracts crowds” – brief review in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
Boyd, Leonard. “American Venus Proves Restful to Tired Optics.” Los Angeles Examiner, February 7, 1926. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, February 7, 1926. *
— ” . . . and Louise Brooks, the latter a black-haired boyish-bobbed entry who cuts quite a figure in the parade.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Miss Lanphier in Film at Capitol.” Chronicle-Telegram, February 8, 1926. *
— short review in Elyria, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Film Fare for the Week.” Kansas City Times, February 8, 1926. *
— “Then, as though that were not beauty enough for one picture, the director offers also Miss Louise Brooks, and many ‘shots’ taken at Atlantic City.” – review in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Miss America Is At Metropolitan in Fashion Film.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, February 8, 1926. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “The Theaters.” Los Angeles Examiner, February 8, 1926. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” TIME, February 8, 1926. *
— “Fay Lanphier, the girl who won that national beauty contest last summer, is in a film about beauty contests. No doubt thousands will flock to see her. They will find Miss Lanphier inefficient and The American Venus cheap.” – capsule review in magazine
anonymous. “Offerings at the Local Theaters.” Washington Post, February 8, 1926. *
— ” . . . a highly enjoyable picture and of such a nature as to interest every one.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Columbia – The American Venus.” Washington Star, February 8, 1926. *
— “Some beautiful photography and some beautiful girtls are the outstanding achievements of this first advertised effort to go in for glorification of the American Girl, a process hitherto seemingly copyrighted by the prominent Mr. Ziegfeld.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
author unknown. Los Angeles Express, February 8?, 1926.
— “Seldom has such a dazzling array of pultritude been seen in pictures.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
author unknown. Los Angeles Times, February ?, 1926.
— “It contains so many pretty girls per foot that Ziegfeld will probably turn green with envy when he sees it.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Dale, Virginia. “Fay Lanphier Is Star in Picture of Prize Curves.” Chicago Daily Journal, February 8, 1926. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Joseph, John. “Pretty Girls by the Gross.” Chicago Herald and Examiner, February 8, 1926. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Marcotte, Roy. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, February 8, 1926. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Park.” Cleveland Press, February 8, 1926. *
— brief review in Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
author unknown. Cleveland News, February 8?, 1926.
— “The drama is essentially of the one-piece bathing suit variety, yet Ford Sterling provides more than a few merry moments.” – Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
M., W. W. “The American Venus. Park and Cameo.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 8, 1926. *
— author is W. Ward Marsh; “The story is pretty amusing. . . . Pretty good entertainment. Yes, indeed, good enough to be recommended.” – review in Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
Price, Guy. “Theaters.” Los Angeles Evening Herald, February 8, 1926. *
— “The most notable scenes are the fashion show and tableaux, which are filmed in color. Included in the cast are William B. Mack, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Ernest Torrence . . . and Louise Brooks.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Reel, Rob. “Good Comedies on Chicago, McVickers Screens.” Chicago Evening American, February 8, 1926. *
— “Its color scenes are the finest we’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing, proving doubtless that color work is at last out of the experimental stages. . . more feminine pulchritude than has passed these optics since the bathing season closed.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “American Venus Different.” Detroit Times, February 8, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the former Follies chorine, makes her film debut in the production and does well in a small role. This Miss Brooks just now is the patron saint of all chorus girls seeking admittance into the sacred ranks of screen players.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
S., H. “Beach Nymphs Flit Through Venus.” Washington Times, February 8, 1926. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
Starr, Jimmy. “Venus, a Light Comedy Opera of Beauty Pageants.” Los Angeles Record, February 8, 1926. *
— “With the aid of novel and trick camera stunts, the age old fashion parade is changed into something that even the male eye will linger on. . . . Othwers in the cast who did exceptionally fine work include Edna May Oliver, Kenneth MacKenna, Louise Brooks, William B. Mack and Fay Lanphier.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus is Silent Musical Comedy.” Mansfield News, February 9, 1926. *
— review in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “One Day Left in Venus Contest.” New Orleans States, February 9, 1926. *
— related article in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus is Beauty Pageant: Attracts Crowds.” Wilmington Morning News, February 9, 1926. *
— capsule review in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
Bray, R. I. “American Venus Clever Photoplay.” Washington Herald, February 9, 1926. *
— “Many of the tinted scenes of the fashion review were very daring in their exposure of the Atlantic City bathing girls. Once scene especially drew forth gasps from the audience; whether from shock or admiration, we cannot say.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
E., A. W. “Films.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, February 9, 1926. *
— review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
K., K. T. “Asbestos.” New Orleans Times-Picayune, February 9, 1926. *
— review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
Owens, D. M. “American Venus is Gorgeous Picture.” Knoxville Journal, February 9, 1926. *
— review in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
Tinee, Mae. “Bathing Beauties or Trick Dog – Your Choice Offered.” Chicago Tribune, February 9, 1926. *
— “The story isn’t a world heater, but it’s an interesting little yarn so well directed and beautifully boxed that it will sell anywhere. . . . The film doesn’t drag a minute.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Sandburg, Carl. “Motion Pictures.” Chicago Daily News, February 9, 1926. *
— “The tricks of the magician, who produces an amazing array of gowns worn by picked mannequins, employs the motion picture technique at what it can do most skillfully. Esther Ralston and Fay Lanphier are the feminine talent, also Edna Oliver and Louise Brooks.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper [ reprinted in The Movies Are (Chicago: Lake Claremont Press, 2000) ]
anonymous. “Amusements.” New Orleans States, February 10, 1926. *
— short review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol Film Richly Staged.” Sacramento Union, February 11, 1926. *
— “And yet, with all these gorgeous trimmings, the zippy, thrill-filled story of the picture holds the interest with its perpetual motion, exciting situations and ceaseless laughter.” – review in Sacramento, California newspaper
anonymous. “Cast of American Venus, Prize Beauties.” Modesto News-Herald, February 12, 1926. *
— “The women’s side of this spectacular story by Townsend Martin is acted by Esther Ralston, the fetching blonde screen star; Louise Brooks, a diminutive brunette charmer from Ziegfeld’s Follies; and Fay Lanphier, who was designated the most beautiful girl in America at the Atlantic City bathing beauty contest and was awarded the title of ‘Miss America’.” – preview article in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Comes for 3 Days.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, February 13, 1926. *
— short preview article; Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks, Latest Find, Entered Movies as Dancer.” Hamilton Daily News, February 13, 1926. *
— article in Hamilton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Movies on View This Week.” Indianapolis Star, February 13, 1926. *
— article in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Has Display of Feminine Beauty.” Lansing Capital News, February 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, a diminutive charmer from Ziegfeld’s Follies.” – article in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Beauty-Comedy Special On Strand Program Sun.” Lansing State Journal, February 13, 1926. *
—article in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Pleases at Strand.” Modesto News-Herald, February 13, 1926. *
— review in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus at The Imperial.” Charlotte News, February 14, 1926. *
— article in Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus is Coming to Imperial.” Charlotte Observer, February 14, 1926. *
— article in Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “The New Pictures.” Indianapolis Star, February 14, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Miss America on State Film; Diving Venus on Stage.” Reading Eagle, February 14, 1926. *
— article in Reading, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus at California For Four Days.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, February 14, 1926. *
— article in Santa Monica, California newspaper
Watson, Morris. “The New Movies.” Omaha World Herald, February 14, 1926. *
— review in Omaha, Nebraska newspaper
anonymous. “Miss America at California.” Daily Californian, February 15, 1926. *
— brief article in University of California, Berkeley student newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Evening Day, February 15, 1926. *
— article in New London, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “As the Reviewer Sees Them.” Indianapolis News, February 15, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Liberty Picture Proves Feast For Eyes.” Oregon State Journal, February 15, 1926. *
— review in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Girls and Gowns Dominate Strand.” Pasadena Star-News, February 15, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, a diminutive brunette charmer from Ziegfeld’s Follies.” – review in Pasadena, California newspaper
anonymous. “Fay Lanphier in American Venus Comes to the State.” Reading Times, February 15, 1926. *
— article in Reading, Pennslyvannia newspaper
Hickman, Walter D. “Well, Well, Well, At Last We Have It.” Indianapolis Times, February 15, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
R., M. E. “Pleasing Variety and Photoplay at Keith’s.” Grand Rapids Press, February 15, 1926. *
— brief review in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Theatere.” Asbury Park Evening Press, February 16, 1926. *
— review in Asbury Park, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Venus Film Is One of Splendor.” Binghamton Press, February 16, 1926. *
— review in Binghamton, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Venus Has Plot, Lots of Beauty.” Lansing Capital News, February 16, 1926. *
— review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Notable Film at California Show.” Venice Evening Vanguard, February 16, 1926. *
— article in Venice, California newspaper
anonymous. “Moving Picture News.” Portland Oregonian, February 18, 1926. *
— “It’s good entertainment.” – Portland, Oregon newspaper
Sherwood, Robert E. “The Silent Drama.” Life, February 18, 1926. *
— “The American Venus is to cinematographic art what the tabloid newspaper is to journalism.”
anonymous. “Beauty Array at Alexander.” Glendale Daily Press, February 20, 1926. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
anonymous. “Newman.” Reel Journal, February 20, 1926. *
— review in regional trade journal
anonymous. “Venus Campaign in Wichita Drew Drew 500 Beauty Entrants.” Reel Journal, February 20, 1926. *
— article in regional trade journal
anonymous. “Miss America to Appear Here on Majestic Screen.” Austin American-Statesman, February 21, 1926. *
— article in Austin, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theatres.” San Diego Union, February 21, 1926. *
— review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus At California Tonight.” Salinas Daily Index, February 21, 1926. *
— article in Salinas, California newspaper
Steinel, Arthur G. “Wet Pictures Found On Damp Night At Theaters.” Daily Oklahoman, February 21, 1926. *
— “The American Venus, at the Criterion, leaked pulchritude, gowns, and the Atlantic City beauty contest. . . . Ford Sterling made the little to be made out of the maiden, The American Venus.” – capsule review in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Lyceum.” Duluth Herald, February 22, 1926. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Duluth News Tribune, February 22, 1926. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol.” Hartford Courant, February 22, 1926. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
Bridle, Augustus. “The American Venus Is Never Shocking.” Toronto Star, February 22, 1926. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto, Canada newspaper
Service, T.O. “Service Talks.” Exhibitor’s Herald, February 22, 1926. *
— commentary on the film in trade journal
anonymous. “American Venus Movie in Colors.” Hartford Daily Times, March 27, 1926. *
— article in Hartford, Conneticut newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Toronto Globe & Mail, February 23, 1926. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
D., A. M. “American Venus at Loew’s Palace.” Commercial-Appeal, February 23, 1926. *
— “The picture is filled with thrilling adventures and beautiful women. What more could anyone desire ?” – review in Memphis, Tennessee newspaper
S., P. A. “Beauty Show Action Filled.” San Diego Sun, February 23, 1926. *
— review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “Atlantic City Beauty Pageant Shown in Movie.” Nashville Banner, February 28, 1926. *
— article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Beauties Appear in The American Venus at Strand Theater.” Syracuse Post-Standard, February 28, 1926. *
— article in Syracuse, New York newspaper
Bahn, Chester. “Beauty Rules at Strand.” Syracuse Herald, February 28, 1926. *
— review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus.” Photoplay, March, 1926.
— capsule review with picture – picked as one of the six best for the month; “Watch Louise Brooks, a new face. That gal’s there.”
anonymous. “Music and Drama.” Hamilton Spectator, March 1, 1926. (Canada) *
— review in Hamilton, Ontario newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures at Other Theaters.” Post-Standard, March 1, 1926. *
— “The cast includes Louise Brooks . . . . ” – review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
Allvine, Glendon. “How Fay Lanphier Was Chosen ‘Miss America’ and ‘American Venus’.” Jerseyman, March 1, 1926. *
— related article in Morristown, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Parkway.” Wisconsin State Journal, March 1, 1926. *
— article in Madison, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus.” Hamilton Herald, March 2, 1926. (Canada) *
— review in Hamilton, Ontario newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings On the Stage and Screen.” Nashville Tennessean, March 2, 1926. *
— review in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Niagara Falls Gazette, March 2, 1926. *
— review in Niagara Falls, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Venus Film is Last Word in Splendor.” State Journal, March 2, 1926. *
— review in Frankfort, Kentucky newspaper
anonymous. “Esther Ralston in The American Venus, now showing at the Liberty.” Fresno Bee, March 5, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, a diminutive brunette charmer from Ziegfeld Follies.” – brief review in Fresno, California newspaper
anonymous. “Casos Y Cosas Del Cine Como la moda envejece las peliculas.” Heraldo de Mexico, March 7, 1926. (Mexico) *
— brief write-up in article in Mexico City newspaper
anonymous. “At the Franklin.” Saginaw News Courier, March 7, 1926. *
— article in Saginaw, Michigan newspaper
R. Jr., J. “American Venus.” Dallas Morning News, March 8, 1926. *
— review in Dallas, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Esther Ralston, Fay Lanphier in Gorgeous American Venus.” Bakersfield Californian, March 11, 1926. *
— article in Bakersfield, California newspaper
Taylor, Alva. “Lights! Action! Camera!” Liberty, March 13, 1926. *
— “If you have sore eyes, and you think that a couple of hours of female beauty will cure them, you can’t do better than to go to The American Venus.”
anonymous. “The American Venus at the Academy of Music.” Charleston News and Courier, March 14, 1926. *
— article in Charleston, South Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “Trouble Caused as Esther Loses Her Shoe Buckle.” Los Angeles Times, March 14, 1926. *
— article relating to the film in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Seen on Coliseum Screen.” Seattle Times, March 14, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the beauteous dancer from the Ziegfeld Follies, and W. T. Benda, the internationally-known artist, are also prominent in the picture.” – article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Stage and Screen.” Kalamazoo Gazette, March 15, 1926. *
— review in Kalamazoo, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus – Coliseum.” Seattle Times, March 15, 1926. *
— capsule review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
C., C. W. “The American Venus and Beauties at Branford.” Newark Star-Eagle, March 15, 1926. *
— review in Newark, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Manitoba Free Press, March 20, 1926. (Canada) *
— brief article in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus Film on Hipp Screen This Week.” Buffalo Morning Express, March 21, 1926. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus at the Eastman.” Democrat & Chronicle, March 21, 1926. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
Croughton, Amy H. “Eastman Theater.” Rochester Times Union, March 21, 1926. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings of the Week at Buffalo Picture Houses.” Buffalo Courier, March 22, 1926. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “At the Playhouses.” Buffalo Evening News, March 22, 1926. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “This Week At the Theaters.” Buffalo Morning Express, March 22, 1926. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
Costello, William P. “Beauty Show is Background of Eastman Film.” Rochester Evening Journal & Post Express, March 22, 1926. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Search for Local ‘Venus’ Starts Here.” Eau Claire Leader, March 23, 1926. *
— article Eau Claire, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “The Screen.” News-Palladium, March 23, 1926. *
— article in Benton Harbor, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Blends Comedy and Romance.” Eau Claire Leader, March 26, 1926. *
— article Eau Claire, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Venus Film Last Word in Splendor.” Kenosha Evening News, March 26, 1926. *
— article in Kenosha, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Biggest Turn-Away on Venus, McClure Says.” Reel Journal, March 26, 1926. *
— article in regional trade journal
anonymous. “Miss America In Film Here Thursday.” Santa Rosa Press Democrat, March 28, 1926. *
— article in Santa Rosa, California newspaper
Reid, Laurence. “The American Venus – Romance.” Motion Picture, April, 1926. *
— capsule review; “Just a dressed-up piece of folderol or pish-posh . . . .”
Smith, Frederick James. “The Celluloid Critic.” Motion Picture Classic, April, 1926. *
— various films reviewed including three paragraphs devoted to The American Venus; “The much-exploited Broadway chorus beauty, Louise Brooks, is in the piece. She has a provocative face, but she hasn’t learned yet how to make her knees behave.”
Reid, Laurence. “The Beauty Parade.” Movie Monthly, April, 1926. *
— capsule review
T., A. “The Reviewing Stand.” Movie Magazine, April, 1926. *
— capsule review
W., L. M. “Stage and Screen.” Ann Arbor Times News, April 5, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks has the feminine lead and gives a creditable performance." – brief review in Ann Arbor, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus Opens at Baldwin Tonight.” Daily Tribune, April 12, 1926. *
— article in Royal Oak, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Garden.” Paterson Evening News, April 13, 1926. *
— article in Paterson, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. ” ‘The American Venus’ And ‘Don’t’ Two Big Attractions At Regent.” The Standard, April 17, 1926. (Canada) *
— article in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus At Strand Beauty Contest.” Vancouver Sun, April 17, 1926. (Canada) *
— brief article in Vancouver newspaper
anonymous. “Stage and Screen.” Flint Journal, April 26, 1926. *
— review in Flint, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Reviews of the Week.” Kinematograph Weekly, April 29, 1926. (England) *
— brief review – reviewed under the title A Modern Venus
anonymous. “Broad – American Venus.” Trenton Evening Times, April 30, 1926. *
— brief article in Trenton, New Jersey newspaper
Q. “Mannens ideal – Venus på amerikanska.” Filmjournalen, April 30, 1926. (Sweden) *
— two-page illustrated article
Benson, Sally. “The Screen in Review: Bathing Beauties Without the Sennett.” Picture-Play, May, 1926. *
— capsule review; ” . . . a throwback to the old Cecil DeMille days when a pretty leg or a one-piece bathing suit held the popular attention”.
anonymous. “Astor.” St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 2, 1926. *
— review in St. Paul, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Youngstown Telegram, May 3, 1926. *
— review in Youngstown, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Feature at Park.” Youngstown Vindicator, May 5, 1926. *
— review in Youngstown, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Cinematograficas. De Un Concurso De Belleza A Estrella De Cine.” Heraldo de Mexico, May 22, 1926. (Mexico) *
— article in Mexico City newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus Classic In Point Of Picture Beauty.” Honolulu Advertiser, May 30, 1926. *
— article in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
D., H. E. “Pageant of Color Is Feature In The American Venus Film.” Honolulu Advertiser, June 3, 1926. *
— review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
G., C. “Hawaii Theater.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 3, 1926. *
— briff review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “American Venus to be at Capitol.” Birmingham News, June 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the beauteous dancer from the Ziegfeld Follies, and W. T. Benda, the internationally known artist, are also prominent in the picture.” – brief article in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
Paramount. “Cinelandia.” Carteles, June 13, 1926. (Cuba) *
— captioned photograph of Esther Ralston
anonymous. “Theaters.” Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, June 21, 1926. *
— article in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Como de costumbre la Paramount mantuva en la semana ultima el prestigio de que disfruta, con el estreno de Madame Sans Gene, que triunfo ampliamente en el victoria y en los teatros de Valenzuela, Basterrica.” El Mercurio, July 18, 1926. (Chile) *
— illustrated article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “Los atractivos de La Venus Americana, que se estrsara pasade manana en el Victoria, hieren la imaginacion de toda clase de espectadores y seducen con el brille que esparen.” El Mercurio, July 18, 1926. (Chile) *
— illustrated article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “La Paramount propercionara al publice santiaguine momentos de grata emocion con su portentesa pelicula La Venus Americana que se estremara em el Victoria el proxime jueves 22.” El Mercurio, July 19, 1926. (Chile) *
— illustrated article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “Hoy dia estrema el teatro Victoria la deslumbradora pecicula Paramount La Venus Americana, por cayas escenas pasa en admirable sintesis todo el encanto, la gracia y el brillo espectacular de los modernos bataclanes.” El Mercurio, July 22, 1926. (Chile) *
— illustrated article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “La Venus America, la deslumbradora pelicula Paramount, obtuvo ayer el mas grandioso exito en el teatro Victoria.” El Mercurio, July 23, 1926. (Chile) *
— short article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “La venus america se exhibira hoy a $ 3.20 Platos en los teatros Septiembre y Brasil.” El Mercurio, July 24, 1926. (Chile) *
— short article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “The Art.” Tulsa Daily World, August 1, 1926. *
— short article in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Movie Times, September 1, 1926. (Japan) *
— brief article in Japanese film magazine
anonymous. “American Venus to Have 3 Day Showing.” Berkeley Daily Gazzette, September 4, 1926. *
— short article promoting the film’s third Berkeley screening; Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Movie Times, September 11, 1926. (Japan) *
— three pages of text and images in Japanese film magazine
anonymous. “Pruebas y estrenos.” La Vanguardia, September 18, 1926. (Spain) *
— article in Barcelona newspaper
anonymous. “Pruebas y estrenos.” La Vanguardia, October 2, 1926. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in article in Barcelona newspaper
anonymous. “Cinematographos.” O Estado de S. Paulo, October 9, 1926. (Brazil) *
— brief review in San Paulo newspaper
Gilles, Pierre. “Vénus moderne.” Le Matin, October 15, 1926. (France) *
— brief review; Paris newspaper
anonymous. “Die Schönste Frau der Staaten.” Die Filmwoche, October 20, 1926. (Germany) *
— full page, illustrated article; Brooks is pictured in a group still and listed under “Darsteller”
anonymous. “Die Schönste Frau der Staaten.” Deutsche Filmwoche, October 29, 1926. (Germany) *
— full page, illustrated article
anonymous. “The American Venus.” Picturegoer, November, 1926. (England) *
— capsule review
anonymous. “La Venus Americana.” El Imparcial, November 11, 1926. (Spain) *
— short article in Madrid newspaper
Objectiva. “Revista Cinematographia.” La Época, November 15, 1926. (Spain) *
— short article in Madrid newspaper
anonymous. “Guia y espectaculos.” El Imparcial, November 17, 1926. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper
D., J. “La Venus moderna.” Popular Film, November 18, 1926. (Spain) *
— brief write up in Spanish film magazine
C., H. “Picture-Theatres.” Manchester Guardian, November 30, 1926. (England) *
— reviewed as The Modern Venus in Manchester newspaper
M-l., Dr. “Die schö Frau der Staaten.” Lichtbild-Buhne, November 30, 1926. (Germany) *
— review in German film publication
g. “Film Kritik.” Film-Kurier, November 30, 1926. (Germany) *
— review
anonymous. “Die schö Frau der Staaten.” Kinematograph, December 5, 1926. (Germany) *
— film review with still; Berlin publication
anonymous. “Bs. Zwei Filme.” Berliner Tageblatt, December 5, 1926. (Germany) *
— short review in Berlin newspaper
e. “Bom Film.” Die Welt, December 6, 1926. (Germany) *
— capsule review in Berlin newspaper
s. “Die schö Frau der Staaten.” Reichfilmblatt, December 7, 1926. (Germany) *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Wie Man ‘Miss Amerika’ Wird.” Deutche Filmwoche, December 17, 1926. (Germany) *
— near full page article
z., t. “Die schönste Frau der Staaten.” Der Film, Weinhacten, 1926. (Germany) *
— article with film still; German trade publication
anonymous. “The Cinemas.” Irish Times, January 3, 1927. (Ireland) *
— brief mention in article in Dublin, newspaper
anonymous. “Guia y espectaculos.” El Imparcial, January 6, 1927. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper
anonymous. “Actualités.” Cinémagazine, February 4, 1927. (France) *
— contains a production still of the film
anonymous. “Three Musketeers Opens Ponce de Leon.” Atlanta Journal, June 19, 1927. *
— mention of revival screening in article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “La pelicula del lujo.” Popular Film, November 3, 1927. (Spain) *
— discussed in article in Spanish film magazine
anonymous. “Carlton Theatre.” North China Daily News, November 4, 1927. (China) *
— short article in Shanghai newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Beauty Star In Feature Sunday At The Variety Theater.” Petersburg Press, July 6, 1928 *
— article in Alaska newspaper
anonymous. “At the Cinema.” North China Daily News, July 10, 1928. (China) *
— capsule review in Shanghai newspaper
L., A. “Estreias.” Cinefilo, March 15, 1930. (Portugal) *
— capsule review in Portuguese film journal
Hopper, Hedda. “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood.” Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1940. *
— “We were both covering the annual beauty pageant. That was the year Paramount pulled a fast one and Fay Lanphier won the Miss America title. A Frank Tuttle movie about beauty pageants, starring Fay, was released about four minutes later. I was down there in Atlantic City for the Graphic . . . .” – short write-up in column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Rand, Ayn. Russian Writings on Hollywood. Marina del Ray, California: Ayn Rand Institute Press, 1999. *
— American Venus is among the silent films Rand records as having seen in the Soviet Union
Erickson, Hal. “The American Venus.” All Movie Guide. circa 2000. *
— capsule review on film website; “Of more interest historically is the presence in the supporting cast of cult favorite Louise Brooks.”