The Kiss in the Tunnel

Overview

Produced and directed by George Albert Smith, the film shows a couple sharing a brief kiss as their train passes through a tunnel. The Kiss in the Tunnel is said to mark the beginnings of narrative editing. It is in fact, two films in one, hence the 2 min length. Firstly, the G.A. Smith film here for the central cheeky scene in the carriage. The train view footage however is Cecil Hepworth's work, entitled 'View From An Engine Front - Shilla Mill Tunnel', edited into two halves in order to provide a visual narrative of the train entering the tunnel before the kiss and then leaving afterwards. More information about the filming of the phantom train ride can be found searching for the Hepworth film separately.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 30, 1899

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

George Albert Smith Films

Cast

Laura Bayley,George Albert Smith

Director

George Albert Smith

Producer

George Albert Smith

Cinematography

George Albert Smith

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0000248