A Kiss for Corliss (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1949, A Kiss for Corliss is a comedy film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 88 minutes. “CORLISS COULD DO NO WRONG ...but brother How She Tried!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a brief encounter with the romantic and thrice divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer decides to write in her diary that they are together in order to make her boyfriend Dexter jealous. Corliss' father had also served as attorney representing Kenneth Marquis' ex-wife during his most recent divorce trial. When Corliss and Dexter don't come home one evening until five in the morning, Corliss decides to pretend to have amnesia to avoid the inevitable punishment awaiting her.
Who’s in it. A Kiss for Corliss stars Shirley Temple as Corliss Archer, David Niven as Kenneth Marquis, Tom Tully as Harry P. Archer and Virginia Welles as Mildred Pringle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Kiss for Corliss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Kiss for Corliss page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Kiss for Corliss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Kiss for Corliss (1949)?
- In US, A Kiss for Corliss is available to stream on YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Kiss for Corliss worth watching?
- A Kiss for Corliss holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kiss for Corliss?
- A Kiss for Corliss stars Shirley Temple, David Niven, Tom Tully, Virginia Welles and Darryl Hickman.
- When was A Kiss for Corliss released?
- A Kiss for Corliss was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
