The Kiss

The Kiss

1921 · 50 min · ★ 10.0

At the harvest fiesta, Don Luis Baldarama, owner of one of California's great ranchos, expects to announce the betrothal of his son, Audre, to Isabella Chavez, the daughter of a neighboring don named Miguel Chavez. However, Audre plans to elope with Erolinda Vargas, the daughter of the ranch superintendent. When Audre confesses to Isabella that he loves another, she joyfully admits that she loves someone else, also. Audre and Erolina slip away during a feast and meet at a cabin, but they are surprised by Selistino Vargas, who, believing that his daughter has been dishonored, shoots Audre.

Directed by Jack Conway · Written by A.P. Younger

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Carmel Myers Erolinda Vargas
George Periolat Don Luis Baldarama
W.E. Lawrence Andre Baldarama (as William E. Lawrence)
J.P. Lockney Selistino Vargas
J. Jiquel Lanoe Carlos (as J.J. Lanoe)
Harvey Clark Miguel Chavez
Jean Acker Isabella Chavez
Ed Brady Manuel Feliz

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