The Kiss
Synopsis
Directed by Ulysses Davis, the screenplay was based on a story by Marc Edmund Jones. Long thought to have been a lost film, a copy was found and put on YouTube. The film is the only known surviving film in which director William Desmond Taylor appears as an actor. In 1964 Taylor's co-star Margaret Gibson, shortly before her death, reportedly confessed to having murdered him in 1921.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulysses Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Edmund Jones
- Original Title
- The Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulysses Davis
Marc Edmund Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Ulysses Davis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiss
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What is The Kiss about?
Directed by Ulysses Davis, the screenplay was based on a story by Marc Edmund Jones. Long thought to have been a lost film, a copy was found and put on YouTube. The film is the only known surviving film in which director William Desmond Taylor appears as an actor. In 1964 Taylor's co-star Margaret Gibson, shortly before her death, reportedly confessed to having murdered him in 1921.
Who directed The Kiss?
The Kiss was directed by Ulysses Davis.
Who stars in The Kiss?
The principal cast of The Kiss includes Patricia Palmer, George Holt, William Desmond Taylor, Myrtle Gonzalez, Loyola O'Connor.
When was The Kiss released and how long is it?
The Kiss was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 10m.