A Kiss for Corliss
“CORLISS COULD DO NO WRONG ...but brother How She Tried!”
Synopsis
After a brief encounter with the romantic and thrice divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer decides to write in her diary that they are together in order to make her boyfriend Dexter jealous. Corliss' father had also served as attorney representing Kenneth Marquis' ex-wife during his most recent divorce trial. When Corliss and Dexter don't come home one evening until five in the morning, Corliss decides to pretend to have amnesia to avoid the inevitable punishment awaiting her.
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Shirley Temple
Corliss Archer
David Niven
Kenneth Marquis
Tom Tully
Harry P. Archer
Virginia Welles
Mildred Pringle
Darryl Hickman
Dexter Franklin
Gloria Holden
Mrs. Janet Archer
Robert Ellis
Raymond Pringle
Kathryn Card
Louise
Richard Gaines
Taylor
Roy Roberts
Uncle George
Barbara Billingsley
Miss Hibbs, Harry's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert, Howard Dimsdale
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- A Kiss for Corliss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Strand Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
F. Hugh Herbert, Howard Dimsdale
Werner R. Heymann
Robert De Grasse
Frank Doyle
Colin Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Howard Dimsdale
Writer
Elois Jenssen
Costume Design
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Frank Doyle
Editor
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Colin Miller
Producer
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What is A Kiss for Corliss about?
After a brief encounter with the romantic and thrice divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer decides to write in her diary that they are together in order to make her boyfriend Dexter jealous. Corliss' father had also served as attorney representing Kenneth Marquis' ex-wife during his most recent divorce trial. When Corliss and Dexter don't come home one evening until five in the morning, Corliss decides to pretend to have amnesia to avoid the inevitable punishment awaiting her.
Who directed A Kiss for Corliss?
A Kiss for Corliss was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in A Kiss for Corliss?
The principal cast of A Kiss for Corliss includes Shirley Temple, David Niven, Tom Tully, Virginia Welles, Darryl Hickman.
When was A Kiss for Corliss released and how long is it?
A Kiss for Corliss was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kiss for Corliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kiss for Corliss was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
Is A Kiss for Corliss based on a book or true story?
A Kiss for Corliss is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "F. Hugh Herbert".