The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1960) DVD-R

Starring Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Fay Spain, Mel Torme, Tuesday Weld, Cecil
Kellaway
Directed by Mickey Rooney, Albert Zugsmith

Print: black/white & color
Runtime: 86 min.
Genre: comedy
Print Quality: B

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.