Barbara Eden Reveals Pat Boone's Awkward First Movie Kiss

Barbara Eden recently shared a memorable anecdote about co-star Pat Boone's first on-screen kiss. This significant moment occurred in their 1961 film, All Hands on Deck. Boone, married since 1953, had a personal rule against kissing his leading ladies in films prior to this. Eden noted Boone's kindness and good nature throughout the production.

The scene, which required Boone to kiss Eden, was filmed on the deck of a ship. Adding to the unusual circumstances, Boone's wife and daughters were present, observing from nearby. Eden acknowledged the unique nature of the situation, emphasizing her professional approach as an actor.

This was not the only film collaboration for the pair, as they also appeared together in the 1963 thriller The Yellow Canary. Boone has previously addressed his on-screen chastity, recalling a situation in the 1957 film April Love where he avoided kissing Shirley Jones after consulting his wife.

In a later event in 2013, Boone and Shirley Jones shared a kiss after 50 years, with their spouses' permission. Boone confessed he enjoyed this later kiss, breaking a promise to his wife. Pat Boone remained married to his wife, Shirley, until her passing in 2019, after 65 years of marriage.