
A Life for a Kiss
Synopsis
Jim Richeson was a haunted man, but he smiled carelessly as he handled the sign offering a reward for his capture, dead or alive. He smiled again as he wheeled his horse and galloped off down the road, waving a satirical adieu to the posse. A pretty mountain girl with pail in hand, stood at the pump when Jim rode up. He took the pail from her, drank deeply, and then, as an afterthought, seized her and kissed her heartily. Then he leisurely mounted his horse and galloped off. Furious at the insult, the girl rushed for a gun, only to meet her lover, just as he rounded the bunkhouse. That person at once flew into a passion and gave hot chase to the vanishing bandit, vowing to have his life. Meanwhile, the girl, at the head of a posse, followed less swiftly. A royal battle took place in the mountains. Dick and Jim, sheltered behind the great rocks, tried every expedient known to the West in an effort to kill each other.
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August 1, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Original Title
- A Life for a Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Life for a Kiss
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What is A Life for a Kiss about?
Jim Richeson was a haunted man, but he smiled carelessly as he handled the sign offering a reward for his capture, dead or alive. He smiled again as he wheeled his horse and galloped off down the road, waving a satirical adieu to the posse. A pretty mountain girl with pail in hand, stood at the pump when Jim rode up. He took the pail from her, drank deeply, and then, as an afterthought, seized her and kissed her heartily. Then he leisurely mounted his horse and galloped off. Furious at the insult, the girl rushed for a gun, only to meet her lover, just as he rounded the bunkhouse. That person at once flew into a passion and gave hot chase to the vanishing bandit, vowing to have his life. Meanwhile, the girl, at the head of a posse, followed less swiftly. A royal battle took place in the mountains. Dick and Jim, sheltered behind the great rocks, tried every expedient known to the West in an effort to kill each other.
Who directed A Life for a Kiss?
A Life for a Kiss was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in A Life for a Kiss?
The principal cast of A Life for a Kiss includes J. Warren Kerrigan, Pauline Bush, Jack Richardson.
When was A Life for a Kiss released and how long is it?
A Life for a Kiss was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 13m.
