A Kiss for Corliss (1949): Cast & Plot
A Kiss for Corliss is a 1949 comedy directed by Richard Wallace, starring Shirley Temple as Corliss Archer, David Niven and Gloria Holden. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Kiss for Corliss About?
The premise of A Kiss for Corliss without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a brief fling with the charming, three‑times‑divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer writes in her diary that they are together to make boyfriend Dexter jealous. Unaware her father once defended Marquis’ ex‑wife, Corliss later pretends to have amnesia when she and Dexter return home at five a.m., hoping to avoid punishment.
A Kiss for Corliss Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- older man younger woman relationship
- manipulative female
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- male female relationship
- female sexual predator
- female female relationship
- pubescent
- adolescent girl
- teen angst
- romantic rivalry
- teenage romance
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- female fantasy
- idol worship
- gambling casino
- female jealousy
- blackmail
- navy chaplain
- uncle niece relationship
- no one believes the protagonist
- friend
- girl
- man
- diary
- amnesia
- older younger relationship
- sequel
A Kiss for Corliss Cast & Characters
Shirley Temple leads the cast as Corliss Archer, with David Niven as Kenneth Marquis and Gloria Holden as Mrs. Janet Archer. Directed by Richard Wallace; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Wallace
- Shirley Temple as Corliss Archer
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David Niven as Kenneth Marquis - Gloria Holden as Mrs. Janet Archer
- Tom Tully as Harry P. Archer
Also Starring in A Kiss for Corliss
· 7 more- Darryl Hickman Dexter Franklin
- Robert Ellis Raymond Pringle
- Virginia Welles Mildred Pringle
- Roy Roberts Uncle George
- Richard Gaines Taylor
- Barbara Billingsley Miss Hibbs, Harry's Secretary (uncredited)
- Kathryn Card Louise
More from Richard Wallace
More films directed by Richard Wallace: One Hour in Wonderland, Adventure in Baltimore, Let’s Live a Little and Tycoon.
A Kiss for Corliss Plot Summary
What happens in A Kiss for Corliss from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Playboy Kenneth Marquis, David Niven, is divorcing his third wife, who is represented by her sharp-eyed attorney, Harry P. Archer Tom Tully. Archer’s teenage daughter, Corliss Archer, Shirley Temple, is immediately captivated by Marquis’s charm and the carefree, high-living lifestyle he offers. The division of the marriage sets the stage for a clash of reputations, money, and appetite for scandal that threads through the Archers’ household.
Full summary
The whole story of A Kiss for Corliss, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Kiss for Corliss?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the charming playboy Kenneth Marquis?
A Kiss for Corliss Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Almost a Bride” and “Un bacio per Corliss”.
- Also known as
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- Almost a Bride
- Un bacio per Corliss
- O Eco de um Beijo
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Kiss in the Dark, The Kiss and Kissing a Fool.
A Kiss for Corliss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Kiss for Corliss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Kiss for Corliss?
A Kiss for Corliss runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was A Kiss for Corliss released?
A Kiss for Corliss was released on November 25, 1949.
Who directed A Kiss for Corliss?
A Kiss for Corliss was directed by Richard Wallace.
More films by Richard Wallace Who is in the cast of A Kiss for Corliss?
A Kiss for Corliss stars Shirley Temple as Corliss Archer, David Niven as Kenneth Marquis and Gloria Holden as Mrs. Janet Archer, among 11 credited actors.
Does A Kiss for Corliss have a post-credit scene?
No. A Kiss for Corliss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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