From even*Cleveland, the first ever kiss to be put on film:

If it looks staged that’s because it is - the kiss comes from a play that was being put on for the camera.

After the jump is what you might call the first genuine kiss to be caught on film. Although, as reality television has made all the more clear, once you’re being filmed is anything actually genuine?

Also, speaking of movies and romance, be sure to takepart and learn about 10 films you can watch this Valentines Day that will be sure to leave a knot in your stomach (the best kind though).