The First Kiss (1928)
All the world loves a lover.
The Talbots, formerly one of the Eastern Shore's first families, have gone to seed: Pap is a drunk, soddenly decaying in his ruined ancestral home, and three of his sons (William, Carol, and Ezra) are lazy, shiftless young men. Mulligan, Pap's second son who supports the entire family by oyster fishing, falls in love with wealthy Anna Lee, but when he first kisses her, she calls him "white trash."
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: August 17, 1928
Cast
- Fay Wray - Anna Lee
- Gary Cooper - Mulligan Talbot
- Lane Chandler - William Talbot
- Leslie Fenton - Carol Talbot
- Paul Fix - Ezra Talbot
- Malcolm Williams - "Pap"
- Monroe Owsley - Other suitor
- George Nash - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- John Farrow (Adaptation)
- Tristram Tupper (Original Story)
- John Farrow
Cinematography: Alfred Gilks
Production: Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
brother, fisherman, maryland, alcoholism, lawyer, pirate, physician, fatherhood, clergy, lost film, class distinction
More Films by Director: Rowland V. Lee
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Kiss about?
- The Talbots, formerly one of the Eastern Shore's first families, have gone to seed: Pap is a drunk, soddenly decaying in his ruined ancestral home, and three of his sons (William, Carol, and Ezra) are lazy, shiftless young men. Mulligan, Pap's second son who supports the entire family by oyster fishing, falls in love with wealthy Anna Lee, but when he first kisses her, she calls him "white trash."
- Who directed The First Kiss?
- The First Kiss was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
- Who stars in The First Kiss?
- The First Kiss stars Fay Wray, Gary Cooper, Lane Chandler, Leslie Fenton, Paul Fix, Malcolm Williams.
- How long is The First Kiss?
- The First Kiss has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The First Kiss?
- The First Kiss is a Drama film.
- Where was The First Kiss produced?
- The First Kiss was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The First Kiss?
- The themes of The First Kiss include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama.