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First Love

Play trailer First Love Released Nov 10, 1939 1h 24m Musical Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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The poor orphan niece (Deanna Durbin) of a tycoon (Eugene Pallette) goes to a ball and meets a rich boyfriend (Robert Stack).

Critics Reviews

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Graham Greene The Spectator There is nothing at all to resent in the picture; it is admirably directed, amusingly written, and acted with immense virtuosity by a fine cast. May 10, 2018 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Amazingly adept at being a screwball comedy while being almost giddily romantic, striking just the right note in both capacities. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 20, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Steve D Not among her best but cute. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Audience Member The best romance movie ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member it's a good modern day Cinderella story not a soppy one too :D Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute spin on the Cinderella story...and with Deanna's singing....sensational! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazingly adept at being a screwball comedy while being almost giddily romantic, striking just the right note in both capacities. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member cute chickflick from the 30's.. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Henry Koster

Director

Deanna Durbin

Constance Harding

Robert Stack

Ted Drake

Eugene Pallette

James Clinton

Helen Parrish

Barbara Clinton

Lewis Howard

Walter Clinton
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Movie Info

Synopsis The poor orphan niece (Deanna Durbin) of a tycoon (Eugene Pallette) goes to a ball and meets a rich boyfriend (Robert Stack).
Director
Henry Koster
Producer
Joe Pasternak, Henry Koster
Screenwriter
Bruce Manning, Lionel Houser
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Musical, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 1939, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 3, 2004
Runtime
1h 24m