The Third Kiss (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1919, The Third Kiss is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Missy, the heiress to her uncle's fortune, resolves to make atonement for the innocent lives lost when her uncle's box factory burns down because of his criminal carelessness. After her uncle dies, Missy disguises herself as an employee of the new factory and does settlement work where she meets Rupert Bawlf and his wife Cynthia. Rupert's friends Oliver Cloyne and Dr. Paton observe Rupert's infatuation with Missy and tell her that Rupert is the subject of gossip in society circles. Cloyne persuades Missy to wed him and avert scandal for the Bawlfs, and promises to divorce her later. After the honeymoon, Cloyne discovers Missy is an heiress. He kisses her twice and declares that if he kisses her a third time it will mean that he plans to keep her. Rupert is rejected by Missy and repents. Cloyne rescues Missy from a fire and gives her a third kiss that signifies their mutual love.
Who’s in it. The Third Kiss stars Vivian Martin as Missy, Harrison Ford as Oliver Cloyne, Robert Ellis as Rupert Bawlf and Kathleen Kirkham as Cynthia Bawlf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Third Kiss sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Kiss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Kiss (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Kiss worth watching?
- The Third Kiss holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Third Kiss?
- The Third Kiss stars Vivian Martin, Harrison Ford, Robert Ellis, Kathleen Kirkham and Edna Mae Cooper.
- When was The Third Kiss released?
- The Third Kiss was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.