First a Girl
“FIRST A GIRL-THEN A BOY-ALWAYS A JOY!”
Synopsis
An aspiring singer quits her menial job and is talked into performing as a female impersonator by her friend. Her drag act makes her famous, which causes problems for her when a very determined young man falls in love with her. A remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie Gaffney, Reinhold Schünzel
- Original Title
- First a Girl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Marjorie Gaffney, Reinhold Schünzel
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Coco Chanel
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What is First a Girl about?
An aspiring singer quits her menial job and is talked into performing as a female impersonator by her friend. Her drag act makes her famous, which causes problems for her when a very determined young man falls in love with her. A remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
Who directed First a Girl?
First a Girl was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in First a Girl?
The principal cast of First a Girl includes Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, Anna Lee, Griffith Jones, Alfred Drayton.
When was First a Girl released and how long is it?
First a Girl was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.