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*The Kiss* is an 1896 American silent film produced by Thomas Edison and directed by William Heise. Lasting approximately 18 seconds, the film features stage actors May Irwin and John C. Rice reenacting the final scene from the Broadway musical comedy *The Widow Jones*. It is historically significant as one of the first commercially released films to display a moving image of a kiss, generating notable public controversy at the time.
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How good is The Kiss?
The Kiss scores 6.95/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Silent Film category.
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Is The Kiss worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.95/10, The Kiss is a solid option in Silent Film. See all Silent Film ranked.
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