A Kiss for Corliss
1949, English. Directed by Richard Wallace.
CORLISS COULD DO NO WRONG ...but brother How She Tried!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard WallaceDirector
- Shirley TempleCorliss Archer
- David NivenKenneth Marquis
- Tom TullyHarry P. Archer
- Virginia WellesMildred Pringle
- Darryl HickmanDexter Franklin
- Gloria HoldenMrs. Janet Archer
- Robert EllisRaymond Pringle
- Kathryn CardLouise
- Richard GainesTaylor
- Roy RobertsUncle George
- Barbara BillingsleyMiss Hibbs, Harry's Secretary (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Dimsdale
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A Kiss for Corliss: quick answers
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Watch Kiss and Tell (1945) first.
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A Kiss for Corliss runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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A Kiss for Corliss isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Kiss for Corliss?
If you liked A Kiss for Corliss, try Desperately Seeking Susan, Taking Care of Business, No Time for Sergeants.
Who directed A Kiss for Corliss?
A Kiss for Corliss (1949) was directed by Richard Wallace and stars Shirley Temple, David Niven, Tom Tully.