Too Many Kisses (1925)

Richard Gaylord, Jr. is a modern Lothario who has so many sweethearts that his father does not know what to do with him. Tired of paying to get his son out of one romantic entanglement ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Sloane

Writers:

Gerald C. Duffy (screen play by) (as Gerald Duffy), John Monk Saunders (story "A Maker of Gestures")

Stars:

Richard Dix, Frank Currier, Albert Tavernier

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Dix	...	Richard Gaylord, Jr.
Frank Currier	...	Richard Gaylord, Sr.
Albert Tavernier	...	Manuel Hurja
Frances Howard	...	Yvonne, His Daughter
William Powell	...	Captain Julio
Paul Panzer	...	Pedro
Arthur Ludwig	...	Miguel
Joseph Burke	...	Joab Simmons (as Joe Burke)
Harpo Marx	...	The Village Peter Pan (as 'Harpo' Marx)

Storyline

Richard Gaylord, Jr. is a modern Lothario who has so many sweethearts that his father does not know what to do with him. Tired of paying to get his son out of one romantic entanglement after another, the elder Gaylord sends his son to the Basque region of France, believing that the women there will accept attentions only from their own people. Almost immediately, a local girl, Yvonne Hurja becomes infatuated with Richard, whom she sees as being able to help her break free from the unwanted attention of local guardsman Julio. A rivalry grows between Richard and Julio.

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Plot Keywords:

writing a check | breach of promise | father son relationship | potigny france | basque country | 

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Taglines:

Hello! Hello! Richard Dix speaking! Come on down and see me in "Too Many Kisses" my new Paramount Picture - It's a Bear!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The $40,000 Richard Gaylord, Sr. pays his son's jilted girlfriend would be equivalent to more than $600,000 in 2020.

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Goofs

Although the title cards identify Potigny as being located in the Basque country near the French-Spanish border, Potigny is actually located in Normandy, in the north of France.

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Quotes

Mr. Simmons: I told you to find turidium -- not trouble!

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Connections

Featured in Inside the Marx Brothers (2003)

User Reviews

****** Fair Comedy

Richard Dix plays a wastrel bon-vivant who is heir to his father's business if he can reform his ways and prove himself worthy. He must keep away from the ladies, for which he has a proclivity. He is sent to The Basque region of the Pyrenees to close a deal for some valuable minerals. Naturally, he encounters a lovely senorita (Frances Howard) who is betrothed to a volatile local tough (William Powell). Funny situations occur, which include Harpo Marx (!), Dix and Powell.

It could have been a better film with a different lead than Dix, who does not seem cut out for comedy. He was, first and foremost, an action hero, and the bulk of the storyline hinges on William Powell, who carries most of the film. It has value mainly as a Hollywood antique to see some stars before they became famous, as the theme has been done many times and often better than "Too Many Kisses".

6/10 - The website no longer prints my star ratings.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 1925 (USA)

Also Known As:

Too Many Kisses

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1