Her First Romance
“A Man for Every Moment of the Day!”
Synopsis
A bookish co-ed is pranked into attending a formal dance, but her stepsister refuses to help her prepare. With support from a cook and her cousin, she gets a dress, but after learning it’s a joke, she initially declines—until a charming opera star offers to escort her, leading to surprising revelations.
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Edith Fellows
Linda Strong
Wilbur Evans
Philip Niles
Julie Bishop
Eileen Strong
Alan Ladd
John Gilman
Judith Linden
Marian Strong
Roger Daniel
Donald Whiting
Marian Kerby
Katy
Marlo Dwyer
Susie Sloan
Ottola Nesmith
Mrs. Whiting
Ray Hirsch
Student Butch
Alexandria Moreland
Co-Ed Gladys Jones
Edwin Brian
Student
Julie Sheldon
Co-Ed Nancy
John Adamson
Student Friday
Ann Doran
Student (uncredited)
David Durand
Student (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Student Mushface (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Adele Comandini
- Original Score
- Gregory Stone
- Original Title
- Her First Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Adele Comandini, Gene Stratton-Porter
Gregory Stone
John J. Mescall
Department Leadership Roster
Adele Comandini
Screenplay
Edward Dmytryk
Director
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Her First Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Her First Romance about?
A bookish co-ed is pranked into attending a formal dance, but her stepsister refuses to help her prepare. With support from a cook and her cousin, she gets a dress, but after learning it’s a joke, she initially declines—until a charming opera star offers to escort her, leading to surprising revelations.
Who directed Her First Romance?
Her First Romance was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Her First Romance?
The principal cast of Her First Romance includes Edith Fellows, Wilbur Evans, Julie Bishop, Alan Ladd, Judith Linden.
When was Her First Romance released and how long is it?
Her First Romance was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Her First Romance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Her First Romance was composed by Gregory Stone.
Is Her First Romance based on a book or true story?
Her First Romance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Stratton-Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Her First Romance?
Her First Romance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).