The First Kiss
“All the world loves a lover.”
Synopsis
The Talbots, formerly one of the Eastern Shore's first families, have gone to seed: Pap is a drunk, soddenly decaying in his ruined ancestral home, and three of his sons (William, Carol, and Ezra) are lazy, shiftless young men. Mulligan, Pap's second son who supports the entire family by oyster fishing, falls in love with wealthy Anna Lee, but when he first kisses her, she calls him "white trash."
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The First Kiss - Gary Cooper and Fay Wray
Type: Clip • Published 2008-01-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrow, Tristram Tupper
- Original Title
- The First Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
John Farrow, Tristram Tupper
Alfred Gilks
Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
John Farrow
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Kiss
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What is The First Kiss about?
The Talbots, formerly one of the Eastern Shore's first families, have gone to seed: Pap is a drunk, soddenly decaying in his ruined ancestral home, and three of his sons (William, Carol, and Ezra) are lazy, shiftless young men. Mulligan, Pap's second son who supports the entire family by oyster fishing, falls in love with wealthy Anna Lee, but when he first kisses her, she calls him "white trash."
Who directed The First Kiss?
The First Kiss was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The First Kiss?
The principal cast of The First Kiss includes Fay Wray, Gary Cooper, Lane Chandler, Leslie Fenton, Paul Fix.
When was The First Kiss released and how long is it?
The First Kiss was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Kiss?
The First Kiss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).