First Love (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1939, First Love is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Henry Koster, running about 84 minutes. “Deanna's in Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. First Love stars Deanna Durbin as Constance (Connie) Harding, Robert Stack as Ted Drake, Eugene Pallette as James Clinton and Helen Parrish as Barbara Clinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, First Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Love (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Love worth watching?
- First Love holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Love?
- First Love stars Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette, Helen Parrish and Lewis Howard.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.