The Edison CompanyKissing (1900)

Public kissing was greatly frowned upon during the uptight Victorian era, when this scene was produced in Thomas Edison's new glass-topped studio in New York City. As a result, the movie was banned in most areas (which of course, only made it more popular). Sadly, the two lovers have come down through history as unknowns, but their behavior is most familiar. In their day, this popular sport was called "sparkin'" if it took place inside (usually in the parlor), or "spoonin'" if committed outdoors in a lonely spot, a "lover's lane", or, as the song goes, "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon."

This item is part of the collection: Stock Footage

Producer: The Edison Company
Audio/Visual: silent, black and white
Keywords: stock footage; historic; sex; kissing; kiss; lovers; romance

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Reviewer: Robin_1990 - - February 27, 2008
Subject: Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!

Fun film showing a couple kissing. That might not sound like much, But it's more fun than it sounds. They are obviously enjoying themselves, which is prehaps why this film is so damn good.

Reviewer: pheret - - February 7, 2008
Subject: Kissing

this is just so nice . . . if THAT was banned some of the stuff we have today would make people throw up!

Reviewer: Nicudemus - - April 17, 2007
Subject: A Time Capsule

Sometimes great history can be such a simple thing. Sweet! Worthy of a download!

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From a paper positive held by the Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division