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First Love

1939-11-10 · 84 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy · Romance · Music

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.

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Directors
Henry Koster
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Deanna DurbinDeanna DurbinConstance (Connie) Harding
Robert StackRobert StackTed Drake
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteJames Clinton
Helen ParrishHelen ParrishBarbara Clinton
Lewis HowardLewis HowardWalter Clinton
Leatrice JoyLeatrice JoyGrace Clinton
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesMarcia Parker
June StoreyJune StoreyWilma van Everett
Frank JenksFrank JenksMike the Cop
Kathleen HowardKathleen HowardMiss Wiggins
Thurston HallThurston HallAnthony Drake
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsMr. Parker
Doris LloydDoris LloydMrs. Parker
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanGeorge, Clinton's Butler
Jack MulhallJack MulhallTerry
Mary TreenMary TreenAgnes, Barbara's Maid
Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanOllie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid
Lucille WardLucille WardClinton's Cook
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacCommencement Speaker
Lillian BronsonLillian BronsonViolin Player

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