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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 30m

The Good-Bye Kiss

Synopsis

Sally (Sally Eilers) joins the Salvation Army in order to follow her boyfriend Johnny (Johnny Burke) when he's shipped off to fight in the First World War. When Johnny turns out to be a bit of a coward, Sally spurs him and his fellow soldiers on to heroism. The Good-Bye Kiss was noted at the time for being a Mack Sennett comedy played relatively straight, with plenty of plot and very little slapstick.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 8, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mack Sennett
Original Title
The Good-Bye Kiss
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mack Sennett

Department Leadership Roster

Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Good-Bye Kiss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good-Bye Kiss

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Good-Bye Kiss about?

Sally (Sally Eilers) joins the Salvation Army in order to follow her boyfriend Johnny (Johnny Burke) when he's shipped off to fight in the First World War. When Johnny turns out to be a bit of a coward, Sally spurs him and his fellow soldiers on to heroism. The Good-Bye Kiss was noted at the time for being a Mack Sennett comedy played relatively straight, with plenty of plot and very little slapstick.

Who directed The Good-Bye Kiss?

The Good-Bye Kiss was directed by Mack Sennett.

Who stars in The Good-Bye Kiss?

The principal cast of The Good-Bye Kiss includes Johnny Burke, Sally Eilers, Matty Kemp.

When was The Good-Bye Kiss released and how long is it?

The Good-Bye Kiss was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.