The First Time
“She's going to have a baby and the fun begins when she begins to feel funny!”
Synopsis
A married couple welcomes their first child.
Top Cast
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Robert Cummings
Joe Bennett
Barbara Hale
Betsey Bennett
Bill Goodwin
Mel Gilbert
Jeff Donnell
Donna Gilbert
Carl Benton Reid
Andrew Bennett
Kathleen Comegys
Florence Bennett
Mona Barrie
Cassie Mayhew
Cora Witherspoon
Nurse Salisbury
Paul Harvey
Leeming
Bea Benaderet
Mrs. Potter
Virginia Christine
Nurse
Sandra Gould
Telephone Operator
Ida Moore
Old Lady
Jean Willes
Fawn Wallace
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Dane Lussier, Jean Rouverol, Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The First Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Norma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Hugo Butler, Dane Lussier, Jean Rouverol, Frank Tashlin
Friedrich Hollaender
Ernest Laszlo
Viola Lawrence
Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Harold Hecht
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Dane Lussier
Screenplay
Jean Rouverol
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Time about?
A married couple welcomes their first child.
Who directed The First Time?
The First Time was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The First Time?
The principal cast of The First Time includes Robert Cummings, Barbara Hale, Bill Goodwin, Jeff Donnell, Carl Benton Reid.
When was The First Time released and how long is it?
The First Time was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Time was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Time?
The First Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).