The Deciding Kiss (1918)
The first part is pathetic and shows Eleanor Hamlin (Edith Roberts) severing home ties with her grandparents to be "adopted" by a party of idle rich on the cooperative plan. The parties adopting her are single, and one of them, Beulah Page (Winifred Greenwood), has her own ideas on the subject of raising the young - these ideas absolutely precluding the main requisite, love.
Director: Tod Browning
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: July 22, 1918
Cast
- Edith Roberts - Eleanor Hamlin
- Winifred Greenwood - Beulah Page
- Hallam Cooley - Jimmy Sears
- Hans Unterkircher - Peter Bolling
- Lottie Kruse
- William Courtright
- Edmund Cobb
Screenplay
- Ethel M. Kelly (Novel)
- Bernard McConville
Cinematography: John W. Brown
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
adoption, orphan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deciding Kiss about?
- The first part is pathetic and shows Eleanor Hamlin (Edith Roberts) severing home ties with her grandparents to be "adopted" by a party of idle rich on the cooperative plan. The parties adopting her are single, and one of them, Beulah Page (Winifred Greenwood), has her own ideas on the subject of raising the young - these ideas absolutely precluding the main requisite, love.
- Who directed The Deciding Kiss?
- The Deciding Kiss was directed by Tod Browning.
- Who stars in The Deciding Kiss?
- The Deciding Kiss stars Edith Roberts, Winifred Greenwood, Hallam Cooley, Hans Unterkircher, Lottie Kruse, William Courtright.
- How long is The Deciding Kiss?
- The Deciding Kiss has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is The Deciding Kiss?
- The Deciding Kiss is a Drama film.
- Where was The Deciding Kiss produced?
- The Deciding Kiss was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Deciding Kiss?
- The themes of The Deciding Kiss include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival.