Her First Beau
“LOVE BEGINS AT 16! - "...Well, Anyway, GOING ON 16!"...AND FUN BEGINS the moment this pictures hits the screen! Fun and romance...drama, thrills, and just sheer deviltry!”
Synopsis
15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Wood has two great interests - Chuck Harris and the hope that some day she might become a famous,great writer. Chuck also has two interests - his home-made glider and the hope that some day he will go to Tech college. His indifference to Penny is her chief source of annoyance. Mervyn Roberts, Penny's uncle who is only five years older than she is, arrives home with a guest, Roger Van Vleck, and Penny falls for Roger's sophistication. Chuck, resentful, continues to work on his glider over his father's objections. His father wants it destroyed but Elmer Tuttle, their hired man, hides it.
Top Cast
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Jane Withers
Penelope 'Penny' Wood
Jackie Cooper
Chuck Harris
Edith Fellows
Milly Lou
Josephine Hutchinson
Mrs. Wood
William Tracy
Mervyn Roberts
Martha O'Driscoll
Julie Harris
Edgar Buchanan
Elmer Tuttle
Kenneth Howell
Roger Van Vleck
Una O'Connor
Effie
Jonathan Hale
Mr. Harris
Addison Richards
Dr. Tom Wood
Douglas Fahy
Student
Mary Ann Jackson
Student
Edward Keane
Mr. Wharton
Charles Lind
Ralph
Dorothy Morris
Shirley
Lee Phelps
State Trooper
Virginia Sale
Miss Blackmere
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Lehman, Karen DeWolf
- Original Score
- Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- Her First Beau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Reed
Gladys Lehman, Karen DeWolf, Florence Ryerson, Colin Clements
Leo Shuken
George Meehan
Charles Nelson
B.B. Kahane
Department Leadership Roster
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Theodore Reed
Director
B.B. Kahane
Producer
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Charles Nelson
Editor
Irene Saltern
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Her First Beau.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Her First Beau
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What is Her First Beau about?
15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Wood has two great interests - Chuck Harris and the hope that some day she might become a famous,great writer. Chuck also has two interests - his home-made glider and the hope that some day he will go to Tech college. His indifference to Penny is her chief source of annoyance. Mervyn Roberts, Penny's uncle who is only five years older than she is, arrives home with a guest, Roger Van Vleck, and Penny falls for Roger's sophistication. Chuck, resentful, continues to work on his glider over his father's objections. His father wants it destroyed but Elmer Tuttle, their hired man, hides it.
Who directed Her First Beau?
Her First Beau was directed by Theodore Reed.
Who stars in Her First Beau?
The principal cast of Her First Beau includes Jane Withers, Jackie Cooper, Edith Fellows, Josephine Hutchinson, William Tracy.
When was Her First Beau released and how long is it?
Her First Beau was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Her First Beau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Her First Beau was composed by Leo Shuken.