The Deciding Kiss (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, The Deciding Kiss is a drama film directed by Tod Browning, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. The first part is pathetic and shows Eleanor Hamlin (Edith Roberts) severing home ties with her grandparents to be "adopted" by a party of idle rich on the cooperative plan. The parties adopting her are single, and one of them, Beulah Page (Winifred Greenwood), has her own ideas on the subject of raising the young - these ideas absolutely precluding the main requisite, love. A copy exists at the Archives du Film du CNC.
Who’s in it. The Deciding Kiss stars Edith Roberts as Eleanor Hamlin, Winifred Greenwood as Beulah Page, Hallam Cooley as Jimmy Sears and Hans Unterkircher as Peter Bolling, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deciding Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deciding Kiss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deciding Kiss (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deciding Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Deciding Kiss?
- The Deciding Kiss stars Edith Roberts, Winifred Greenwood, Hallam Cooley, Hans Unterkircher and Lottie Kruse.
- When was The Deciding Kiss released?
- The Deciding Kiss was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.