The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933): Cast
The Kiss Before the Mirror is a 1933 drama thriller directed by James Whale, starring Walter Pidgeon as Lucy's Lover, Frank Morgan and Paul Lukas. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- James Whale
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kiss Before the Mirror About?
The premise of The Kiss Before the Mirror without spoilers.
Her secret revealed! When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.
The Kiss Before the Mirror Themes & Keywords
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- male female relationship
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- fashion craze
- clandestine meeting
- older husband younger wife relationship
- caught in the act
- tweezing eyebrows
- verdict
- parallel lives
- unwritten law
- shaky alliance
- wealthy couple
- pre world war two
- justifiable homicide
- female vanity
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- female lawyer
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The Kiss Before the Mirror Cast & Characters
Walter Pidgeon leads the cast as Lucy's Lover, with Frank Morgan as Paul Held and Paul Lukas as Walter Bernsdorf. Directed by James Whale; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Whale
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Walter Pidgeon as Lucy's Lover -
Frank Morgan as Paul Held -
Paul Lukas as Walter Bernsdorf - Mary Gordon as Scrubwoman (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Kiss Before the Mirror
· 18 more- Ernie Adams Man Seeking a Light (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Charley Grapewin Schultz
- Michael Mark Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Wallis Clark Public Prosecutor
- Richard Cramer Bill - a murderer (uncredited)
- Christian Rub Man on the Wrong Floor
- Ted Billings Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Gloria Stuart Lucy Bernsdorf
- Donald Cook Maria's Lover
- Robert Adair Courtroom Officer (uncredited)
- Clay Clement Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
- Nancy Carroll Maria Held
- May Boley Busybody in Courtroom
- Reginald Mason Judge
- Julie Carter Liesl the Maid (uncredited)
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- Caroline Rankin Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Jean Dixon Hilda Frey
More from James Whale
More films directed by James Whale, best-rated first: The Bride of Frankenstein, Show Boat, The Invisible Man and Hello Out There.
The Kiss Before the Mirror Videos
The clip of The Kiss Before the Mirror.
The Kiss Before the Mirror Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “镜前一吻” and “Le baiser devant le miroir”.
- Also known as
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- 镜前一吻
- Le baiser devant le miroir
- Il bacio davanti allo specchio
- Un beso ante el espejo
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The Kiss Before the Mirror FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Kiss Before the Mirror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kiss Before the Mirror?
The Kiss Before the Mirror runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Kiss Before the Mirror released?
The Kiss Before the Mirror was released on May 4, 1933.
Who directed The Kiss Before the Mirror?
The Kiss Before the Mirror was directed by James Whale.
More films by James Whale Who is in the cast of The Kiss Before the Mirror?
The Kiss Before the Mirror stars Walter Pidgeon as Lucy's Lover, Frank Morgan as Paul Held and Paul Lukas as Walter Bernsdorf, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Kiss Before the Mirror have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kiss Before the Mirror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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