The Kiss (1929 film)
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Costume design Adrian Adolph Greenberg Duration | 7/10 IMDb Budget 257,018 USD Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Language SilentEnglish intertitles Release date November 16, 1929 (1929-11-16) Writer George M. Saville (from the story by), Hanns Kraly (scenario), Marian Ainslee (titles) Cast (Irene), (André), (Guarry), (Lassalle), (Pierre), (Durant) Similar movies Paperman , How Foolshead Paid His Debts , Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa , Creed , Step Up , Presto | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greta garbo and lew ayres kiss the kiss 1929
The Kiss is a 1929 American silent drama film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by Jacques Feyder and starring Greta Garbo, Conrad Nagel and Lew Ayres in his first feature film. The film is known for being both MGM's and Greta Garbo's last silent film. It was also the last such film for Conrad Nagel. That said, the film did take advantage of the new sound technology, and was released with an orchestral score and sound effects. It was based on an 1896 film.
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Plot
Irene (Greta Garbo) is a young woman unhappily married to an older gentleman; to add to her woes, she is in love with a young lawyer, André (Conrad Nagel). Unable to find a solution to continue their romance, they stop seeing each other. Irene starts spending her time with young Pierre (Lew Ayres), the son of her husband's business associate, who is infatuated with her. When Pierre leaves for college, he begs her for a goodbye kiss. After a chaste kiss, Pierre steals another – as Irene's husband takes notice. A murder mystery and trial ensue.
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Accolades
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
References
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