Too Many Kisses
Wanting his son to get away from his many girlfriends and buckle down to work, the New York industrialist father of a playboy sends him to an obscure village in Spain to find samples of a rare mineral. When the son gets to Spain, he runs afoul of the local police chief - who has a secret that he tries to keep the young man from discovering.
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Plot Summary
A young woman traveling through Italy is pursued by numerous admirers, much to the consternation of her concerned guardian. She finds herself overwhelmed by the attention and navigates the comical romantic entanglements. The film is notable for an early appearance by Greta Garbo.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film, "Too Many Kisses" received minimal contemporary critical reviews. Its primary significance today lies in its status as an early work by Ernst Lubitsch and its featuring of a young Greta Garbo. Modern critical assessments tend to focus on its historical value and Lubitsch's burgeoning directorial style.
What Reviewers Say
- An interesting early work from a legendary director.
- Features a notable performance from a young Greta Garbo.
- Primarily of historical and archival interest.
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Fun Fact
This short film was one of Greta Garbo's very first roles, and it was filmed entirely on location in Southern California, masquerading as Italy.
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