Kiss and Make-Up
“...a racy romance of a famous beauty doctor.”
Synopsis
Dr. Maurice Lamar is a noted plastic surgeon who makes his rich clients beautiful, and also makes them. He makes Eve Caron, the wife of Marcel Caron, so satisfied with his skilled hands that she leaves Marcel and marries Maurice. They go on a Mediterranean honeymoon, where he soon finds the effects of his own beauty regulations are more than he can handle. He bids adieu to his new bride, and wings it back to Paris with the intention of giving up his practice and becoming a scientific researcher... after winning back the love of his simple, unadorned secretary, Anne.
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Dr. Maurice Lamar
Genevieve Tobin
Eve Caron
Helen Mack
Anne
Edward Everett Horton
Marcel Caron
Lucien Littlefield
Max Pascal
Mona Maris
Countess Rita
Helen Cohan
Radio announcer
Katherine Williams
Vilma
Lucille Lund
Magda
Rafael Alcayde
Rolando
Doris Lloyd
Mme. Durand
Sam Ash
Plumber
Helena Phillips Evans
Landlady (as Helena Phillips)
Toby Wing
Consuelo of Claghorne
Henry Armetta
Banquet Chairman
Ann Sheridan
Beautician (as Clara Lou Sheridan)
Hazel Hayes
Salon worker
Jean Carmen
Maharajah's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harlan Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harlan Thompson, George Marion Jr.
- Original Score
- Ralph Rainger, John Leipold, Tom Satterfield
- Original Title
- Kiss and Make-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harlan Thompson
Harlan Thompson, George Marion Jr., István Békeffy, Jane Hinton
Ralph Rainger, John Leipold, Tom Satterfield
Leon Shamroy
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Harlan Thompson
Director
Harlan Thompson
Screenplay
George Marion Jr.
Screenplay
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Ralph Rainger
Original Music Composer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Tom Satterfield
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kiss and Make-Up.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss and Make-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kiss and Make-Up about?
Dr. Maurice Lamar is a noted plastic surgeon who makes his rich clients beautiful, and also makes them. He makes Eve Caron, the wife of Marcel Caron, so satisfied with his skilled hands that she leaves Marcel and marries Maurice. They go on a Mediterranean honeymoon, where he soon finds the effects of his own beauty regulations are more than he can handle. He bids adieu to his new bride, and wings it back to Paris with the intention of giving up his practice and becoming a scientific researcher... after winning back the love of his simple, unadorned secretary, Anne.
Who directed Kiss and Make-Up?
Kiss and Make-Up was directed by Harlan Thompson.
Who stars in Kiss and Make-Up?
The principal cast of Kiss and Make-Up includes Cary Grant, Genevieve Tobin, Helen Mack, Edward Everett Horton, Lucien Littlefield.
When was Kiss and Make-Up released and how long is it?
Kiss and Make-Up was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss and Make-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss and Make-Up was composed by Ralph Rainger, John Leipold, Tom Satterfield.