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Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss

201510mJon Spira

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In 1896 the first screen kiss hit cinemas. Some 120 years later, the cinematic kiss continues to reflect reality and project fantasy. This video essay explores the history of the screen kiss and includes memorable scenes featuring Greta Garbo, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Poitier, Molly Ringwald, Michael Fassbender and many more.

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What is Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss (2015) about?

In 1896 the first screen kiss hit cinemas. Some 120 years later, the cinematic kiss continues to reflect reality and project fantasy. This video essay explores the history of the screen kiss and includes memorable scenes featuring Greta Garbo, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Poitier, Molly Ringwald, Michael Fassbender and many more.

Who stars in Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss?

Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss stars Mary Wild (Narrator). The film was directed by Jon Spira.

How long is Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss?

Lips, Love and Power: 120 Years of the Cinematic Kiss has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 2015.

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