First Love (1939)
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- Approved
- 1h 24min
- Comedy, Musical
- 10 Nov 1939 (USA)
- Movie
An orphaned boarding school graduate secretly attends a prestigious ball, where she falls for the boyfriend of her snobbish cousin.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Deanna Durbin | ... |
Constance Harding
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| Robert Stack | ... |
Ted Drake
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| Eugene Pallette | ... |
James Clinton
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| Helen Parrish | ... |
Barbara Clinton
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| Lewis Howard | ... |
Walter Clinton
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| Leatrice Joy | ... |
Grace Shute Clinton
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| June Storey | ... |
Wilma van Everett
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| Frank Jenks | ... |
Mike the Cop
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| Kathleen Howard | ... |
Miss Wiggins
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| Thurston Hall | ... |
Anthony Drake
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| Marcia Mae Jones | ... |
Marcia Parker
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| Samuel S. Hinds | ... |
Mr. Parker
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| Doris Lloyd | ... |
Mrs. Parker
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| Charles Coleman | ... |
George
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| Jack Mulhall | ... |
Terry
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| Mary Treen | ... |
Agnes, Barbara's Maid
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| Dorothy Vaughan | ... |
Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid
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| Lucille Ward | ... |
Clinton's Cook
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| Monica Bannister | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Virginia Brissac | ... |
Commencement Speaker (uncredited)
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| Lillian Bronson | ... |
Violin Player (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Doug (uncredited)
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| Sayre Dearing | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Rex Evans | ... |
Gerald Bevins (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Julia Griffith | ... |
Old Maid Schoolteacher (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Grace Hayle | ... |
Madame Margarita Catalini (uncredited)
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| Leota Lorraine | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Thomas Martin | ... |
Drake Servant (uncredited)
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| Lon McCallister | ... |
Boy at School (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Commencement Guest (uncredited)
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| Peggy Moran | ... |
Girl at School (uncredited)
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| Edmund Mortimer | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Broderick O'Farrell | ... |
Madame Catalini's Escort (uncredited)
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| Robert Paige | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Ronald R. Rondell | ... |
Ted's Horseback Riding Friend / Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Chauffeur at Commencement (uncredited)
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| Amzie Strickland | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Walter Tetley | ... |
Willie, Country Club Page (uncredited)
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| Ellinor Vanderveer | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Russell Wade | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Larry Wheat | ... |
Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Eric Wilton | ... |
Drake's Butler (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry Koster | ||
Written by
| Bruce Manning | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Lionel Houser | ... | (screenplay) (as Lionel Hauser) |
| Stephen Morehouse Avery | ... | (contributor to screenplay construction) (uncredited) |
| Henry Myers | ... | (original story) (uncredited) |
| Gertrude Purcell | ... | (original story) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Henry Koster | ... | producer |
| Joe Pasternak | ... | producer |
Music by
| Charles Previn | ... | (uncredited) |
| Hans J. Salter | ... | (uncredited) |
| Frank Skinner | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Joseph A. Valentine | ... | director of photography (as Joseph Valentine) |
Editing by
| Bernard W. Burton | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Otterson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ... | (as R.A. Gausman) |
Costume Design by
| Vera West | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Shaw | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Martin Obzina | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Bernard B. Brown | ... | sound supervisor |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound technician (as Joseph Lapis) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Andrés de Segurola | ... | vocal instructor (as Andres de Segurola) |
| Charles Previn | ... | musical director |
| Frank Skinner | ... | orchestrator |
| George Parrish | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1939) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Universal Picture)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1939) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1939) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1939) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Croeze en Bosman (1939) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1940) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of Norway (1940) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Hafbo (1946) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (re-release)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2004) (United States) (DVD) (Deanna Durbin Sweetheart Pack)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2016) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | Deanna's in Love! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Deanna Durbin's character gives her birthdate as 4 December - Durbin's own. See more » |
| Goofs | The movement of Deanna during the scene with her mirror. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hers to Hold (1943). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) See more » |
| Quotes |
Miss Wiggins:
The trouble with you young people is you don't believe in anything. You're afraid, afraid of hope, afraid of happiness. See more » |