First Love(1939)
Deanna's in Love!
First Love 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.
First Love (1939) is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Henry Koster, released on November 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette and Helen Parrish. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Koster
- Writers:
- Bruce Manning, Lionel Houser, Henry Myers
- Producers:
- Henry Koster, Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph A. Valentine
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
First Love Cast & Crew
Main 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
Thurston Hall
as Anthony Drake
Samuel S. Hinds
as Mr. Parker
Key crew
Directed by Henry Koster, written by Bruce Manning, Lionel Houser and Henry Myers, produced by Henry Koster and Joe Pasternak.
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First Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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First Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Love online?
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Who stars in First Love?
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The main cast of First Love (1939) includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette, Helen Parrish and Lewis Howard. The film was directed by Henry Koster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Love released?
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First Love was released on November 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is First Love worth watching?
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First Love (1939) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.