The Deciding Kiss
Synopsis
The first part is pathetic and shows Eleanor Hamlin (Edith Roberts) severing home ties with her grandparents to be "adopted" by a party of idle rich on the cooperative plan. The parties adopting her are single, and one of them, Beulah Page (Winifred Greenwood), has her own ideas on the subject of raising the young - these ideas absolutely precluding the main requisite, love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard McConville, Ethel M. Kelly
- Original Title
- The Deciding Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Bernard McConville, Ethel M. Kelly
John W. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Bernard McConville
Writer
John W. Brown
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deciding Kiss
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What is The Deciding Kiss about?
The first part is pathetic and shows Eleanor Hamlin (Edith Roberts) severing home ties with her grandparents to be "adopted" by a party of idle rich on the cooperative plan. The parties adopting her are single, and one of them, Beulah Page (Winifred Greenwood), has her own ideas on the subject of raising the young - these ideas absolutely precluding the main requisite, love.
Who directed The Deciding Kiss?
The Deciding Kiss was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Deciding Kiss?
The principal cast of The Deciding Kiss includes Edith Roberts, Winifred Greenwood, Hallam Cooley, Hans Unterkircher, Lottie Kruse.
When was The Deciding Kiss released and how long is it?
The Deciding Kiss was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 47m.
Is The Deciding Kiss based on a book or true story?
The Deciding Kiss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethel M. Kelly".