The Private Lives of Adam and Eve

The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1961)

Genres - Comedy, Fantasy  |   Release Date - Jan 20, 1960 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 86 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka

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.

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disaster, flood, dreams, stranded, bus, busing [school integration], Garden-of-Eden