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The onscreen credits misspelled the surname of author Madelon St. Dennis as "St. Denis." The Death Kiss was produced at the California Tiffany Studios. It was previewed in San Bernadino on 5 Dec 1932. This was Edwin L. Marin's first film as a director. According to a FD news item, Adrienne Ames was borrowed from Paramount. According to HR news items, the film was originally to be released nationally on 25 Dec 1932, but its release was held up so that some tinted sequences could be added. Modern sources list the following additional credits: Mus dir Val Burton; Cast: Wilson Benge (Doorman), Eddy Chandler (Mechanic), Harry Strang (Gaffer), Eddie Boland (Bill), Frank O'Connor (Cop), Forest Taylor , Paul Porcasi. ...

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The onscreen credits misspelled the surname of author Madelon St. Dennis as "St. Denis." The Death Kiss was produced at the California Tiffany Studios. It was previewed in San Bernadino on 5 Dec 1932. This was Edwin L. Marin's first film as a director. According to a FD news item, Adrienne Ames was borrowed from Paramount. According to HR news items, the film was originally to be released nationally on 25 Dec 1932, but its release was held up so that some tinted sequences could be added. Modern sources list the following additional credits: Mus dir Val Burton; Cast: Wilson Benge (Doorman), Eddy Chandler (Mechanic), Harry Strang (Gaffer), Eddie Boland (Bill), Frank O'Connor (Cop), Forest Taylor , Paul Porcasi.

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