The First Born
Synopsis
Would-be politician Sir Hugo Boycott and his wife Madeleine have an unhappy marriage. Madeleine is aware that Hugo is a serial philanderer, and their problems are exacerbated when she fails to produce the heir he wants.
Top Cast
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Miles Mander
Sir Hugo Boycott
Madeleine Carroll
Lady Madeleine Boycott
John Loder
Lord David Harborough
Ella Atherton
Nina de Lande
Margot Armand
Sylvia Findlay
Ivo Dawson
Derek Findlay
Marjorie Roach
Phoebe Chivers
John St. John
Dicky
Naomi Jacobs
Dot
Bernard Vaughan
Butler
Walter Wichelow
Impitt
Theodore Mander
Stephen Boycott
Beryl Egerton
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miles Mander
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Mander, Alma Reville
- Original Title
- The First Born
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miles Mander
Miles Mander, Alma Reville
Arthur Tavares
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Mander
Director
Miles Mander
Writer
Alma Reville
Writer
Arthur Tavares
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Born
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Born about?
Would-be politician Sir Hugo Boycott and his wife Madeleine have an unhappy marriage. Madeleine is aware that Hugo is a serial philanderer, and their problems are exacerbated when she fails to produce the heir he wants.
Who directed The First Born?
The First Born was directed by Miles Mander.
Who stars in The First Born?
The principal cast of The First Born includes Miles Mander, Madeleine Carroll, John Loder, Ella Atherton, Margot Armand.
When was The First Born released and how long is it?
The First Born was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Born?
The First Born holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).