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Short romantic sci-fi film

The Fountain of Youth (1958): Cast

The Fountain of Youth (1958) movie poster

The Fountain of Youth is a 1958 short romantic sci-fi film starring Orson Welles as the narrator, Marjorie Bennett and Madge Blake. It runs 27 minutes.

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The Fountain of Youth (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
27 min
Genres
Romance , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fountain of Youth About?

The premise of The Fountain of Youth without spoilers.

A couple is conflicted when they are offered a chance at youth. Based on John Collier’s short story “Youth from Vienna”.

The Fountain of Youth Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • champion
  • new york city
  • athlete
  • romantic rivalry
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • waiting
  • voice over narration
  • vienna austria
  • title spoken by narrator
  • ticking clock
  • theater production
+29 more
  • theater actress
  • tennis
  • tennis player
  • stills
  • starlet
  • short story
  • scientist
  • scientific experiment
  • perfect couple
  • omniscent narrator
  • narcissism
  • mirror
  • medical scientist
  • love triangle
  • immortality
  • gland experiment
  • fountain
  • fountain of youth
  • fear of aging
  • eternal youth
  • endocrinology
  • discord
  • delaying aging
  • clock ticking
  • character repeats narrator's words
  • aging
  • year 1922
  • 1920s
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

The Fountain of Youth Cast & Characters

Orson Welles leads the cast as the narrator, with Marjorie Bennett as journalist and Madge Blake as journalist.

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The Fountain of Youth Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “I pigi tis niotis” and “La fuente de la eterna juventud”.

Also known as
  • I pigi tis niotis
  • La fuente de la eterna juventud
  • The Fountain of Youth (TV)
  • 不老泉

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FAQ

The Fountain of Youth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fountain of Youth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fountain of Youth?

The Fountain of Youth runs 27 minutes.

When was The Fountain of Youth released?

The Fountain of Youth was released on September 16, 1958.

Who is in the cast of The Fountain of Youth?

The Fountain of Youth stars Orson Welles as the narrator, Marjorie Bennett as journalist and Madge Blake as journalist, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Fountain of Youth have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fountain of Youth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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