The Naked Kiss 1964

Kelly, a determined prostitute, chooses to leave her troubled past behind after an altercation with her procurer. Armed with the money he owes her, she arrives in the quaint town of Grantville. Her first client is none other than Griff, the police chief, who, rather reluctantly, advises her to avoid arrest by seeking employment at Candy’s bordello across the state line. Choosing to defy this advice, Kelly finds work as a nurse’s aide in a hospital, where she quickly develops a heartfelt connection with the children under her care.

As time goes on, Griff discovers that Kelly is still residing in Grantville, and while he remains skeptical about her intention to reform, he grudgingly allows her the chance to prove herself. During her new life, her heart finds solace in Grant, the affluent grandson of the town’s founder. However, Kelly’s journey of redemption takes a darker turn when Buff, an innocent girl, considers following in her footsteps by becoming a prostitute after receiving some money from Candy. Kelly, determined to prevent this misguided path, returns the cash and confronts Candy.

In a poignant act of kindness, Kelly borrows money from Grant to assist an unmarried nurse’s aide facing an unwanted pregnancy, helping her escape town to avoid an abortion. Her gratitude for Grant’s acceptance of her past is short-lived, however, when she unexpectedly catches him in a compromising act, molesting a young girl. The scene leaves her devastated and driven by anguish, leading her to take his life and turn herself in to Griff.

Yet, her confession is met with skepticism. With both Candy and her former procurer ready to portray her as a blackmailer, Kelly’s story is weakened despite the nurse’s aide testifying to her benevolent actions. Griff remains doubtful, believing she extorted money from Grant. In a twist of fate, Kelly reveals the truth about her visit to Candy, and Buff ultimately lends credibility to her claims. Uncertain but hopeful, Griff tracks down Grant’s victim, and, upon uncovering the truth, Kelly is vindicated. With her innocence restored, she is faced with a choice: to remain in Grantville amidst the townspeople’s pleas and Griff’s heartfelt marriage proposal or to embrace her newfound freedom and leave behind this chapter of her life.