First Love
"Deanna's in Love!"
Originally released in 1939. First Love is a comedy/romance film. directed by Henry Koster. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, and Eugene Pallette
Synopsis
In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Deanna Durbin
as Constance (Connie) Harding
Robert Stack
as Ted Drake
Eugene Pallette
as James Clinton
Helen Parrish
as Barbara Clinton
Lewis Howard
as Walter Clinton
Leatrice Joy
as Grace Clinton
Marcia Mae Jones
as Marcia Parker
June Storey
as Wilma van Everett
Frank Jenks
as Mike the Cop
Kathleen Howard
as Miss Wiggins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Love about?
In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her ...
Who directed First Love?
First Love was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is First Love?
First Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was First Love released?
First Love was released on November 10, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Love?
The main cast of First Love includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette, Helen Parrish, Lewis Howard.