

The First Hundred Years
“Bob loves Virginia! Virginia loves Bob...but she's CRAZY about her career! A million laughs...as the love-sparks fly!”
Synopsis
David and Lynn are a happily married couple. When David gets his dream job in another state, Lynn, a high-powered executive, doesn't want to leave NYC and her job
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The First Hundred Years! (1939)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Montgomery
David Conway
Virginia Bruce
Lynn Conway
Warren William
Harry Borden
Binnie Barnes
Claudia Weston
Alan Dinehart
Samuel Z. Walker
Harry Davenport
Uncle Dawson
Nydia Westman
Midge
Donald Briggs
William Regan
Jonathan Hale
Judge Parker
E. E. Clive
Chester Blascomb
Lee Bowman
George Wallace
Torben Meyer
Karl
Bodil Rosing
Martha
Irving Bacon
Wilkins
Barbara Bedford
Sadie (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Doorman (uncredited)
Frederick Clarke
Ito - Harry's Butler (uncredited)
Roger Converse
Young actor with Reggie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Baker
- Original Title
- The First Hundred Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Melville Baker, Norman Krasna
Joseph Ruttenberg
Conrad A. Nervig
Norman Krasna
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Melville Baker
Screenplay
Norman Krasna
Producer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Joseph Ruttenberg
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 The First Hundred Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Hundred Years about?
David and Lynn are a happily married couple. When David gets his dream job in another state, Lynn, a high-powered executive, doesn't want to leave NYC and her job
Who directed The First Hundred Years?
The First Hundred Years was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The First Hundred Years?
The principal cast of The First Hundred Years includes Robert Montgomery, Virginia Bruce, Warren William, Binnie Barnes, Alan Dinehart.
When was The First Hundred Years released and how long is it?
The First Hundred Years was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Hundred Years?
The First Hundred Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















