First Love
“Deanna's in Love!”
Synopsis
In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Top Cast
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Deanna Durbin
Constance (Connie) Harding
Robert Stack
Ted Drake
Eugene Pallette
James Clinton
Helen Parrish
Barbara Clinton
Lewis Howard
Walter Clinton
Leatrice Joy
Grace Clinton
Marcia Mae Jones
Marcia Parker
June Storey
Wilma van Everett
Frank Jenks
Mike the Cop
Kathleen Howard
Miss Wiggins
Thurston Hall
Anthony Drake
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Parker
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Parker
Charles Coleman
George, Clinton's Butler
Jack Mulhall
Terry
Mary Treen
Agnes, Barbara's Maid
Dorothy Vaughan
Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid
Lucille Ward
Clinton's Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser, Bruce Manning
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- First Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Lionel Houser, Bruce Manning, Henry Myers, Gertrude Purcell
Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
Joseph A. Valentine
Bernard W. Burton
Henry Koster, Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Henry Koster
Director
Henry Koster
Producer
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Joe Pasternak
Producer
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 First Love
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What is First Love about?
In this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. She's hardly received with open arms, especially by her snobby cousin Barbara. When the entire family is invited to a major social ball, Barbara sees to it that Connie is forced to stay home. With the aid of her uncle, who acts as her fairy godfather, Connie makes it to the ball and meets her Prince Charming in Ted Drake, her cousin's boyfriend.
Who directed First Love?
First Love was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in First Love?
The principal cast of First Love includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette, Helen Parrish, Lewis Howard.
When was First Love released and how long is it?
First Love was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for First Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Love was composed by Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Love?
First Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).