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The Kiss in the Tunnel

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Produced and directed by George Albert Smith, the film shows a couple sharing a brief kiss as their train passes through a tunnel. The Kiss in the Tunnel is said to mark the beginnings of narrative editing. It is in fact, two films in one, hence the 2 min length. Firstly, the G.A. Smith film here for the central cheeky scene in the carriage. The train view footage however is Cecil Hepworth's work, entitled 'View From An Engine Front - Shilla Mill Tunnel', edited into two halves in order to provide a visual narrative of the train entering the tunnel before the kiss and then leaving afterwards. More information about the filming of the phantom train ride can be found searching for the Hepworth film separately.

ComedyRomance
Silent Film19th Century1890sCecil Hepworth

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What is The Kiss in the Tunnel (1899) about?

Produced and directed by George Albert Smith, the film shows a couple sharing a brief kiss as their train passes through a tunnel. The Kiss in the Tunnel is said to mark the beginnings of narrative editing. It is in fact, two films in one, hence the 2 min length. Firstly, the G.A. Smith film here for the central cheeky scene in the carriage. The train view footage however is Cecil Hepworth's…

Who stars in The Kiss in the Tunnel?

The Kiss in the Tunnel stars Laura Bayley (Wife (as Mrs. George Albert Smith)), George Albert Smith (Husband). The film was directed by George Albert Smith.

How long is The Kiss in the Tunnel?

The Kiss in the Tunnel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1899.

Is The Kiss in the Tunnel worth watching?

The Kiss in the Tunnel holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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