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A Life for a Kiss

1912 · 13 min Drama Western
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Jim Richeson was a haunted man, but he smiled carelessly as he handled the sign offering a reward for his capture, dead or alive. He smiled again as he wheeled his horse and galloped off down the road, waving a satirical adieu to the posse. A pretty mountain girl with pail in hand, stood at the pump when Jim rode up. He took the pail from her, drank deeply, and then, as an afterthought, seized her and kissed her heartily. Then he leisurely mounted his horse and galloped off. Furious at the insult, the girl rushed for a gun, only to meet her lover, just as he rounded the bunkhouse. That person at once flew into a passion and gave hot chase to the vanishing bandit, vowing to have his life. Meanwhile, the girl, at the head of a posse, followed less swiftly. A royal battle took place in the mountains. Dick and Jim, sheltered behind the great rocks, tried every expedient known to the West in an effort to kill each other.

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Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Western
Director Allan Dwan
Runtime 13 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its drama around a single impulsive act, a kiss that becomes a fatal catalyst. It relies on the contrast between the outlaw's carelessness and the irreversible chain of events, exploring how a moment of passion can unravel multiple destinies.

What lingers after the final showdown is the stark economy of the storytelling, where every glance and pursuit carries weight. The film is a compact study of honor, revenge, and consequence on the frontier. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Allan Dwan

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