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First Love (1939)

NR · 1939-11-10 · 1h 24m · EN
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Deanna's in Love!

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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Henry KosterDirector

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Deanna DurbinDeanna DurbinConstance (Connie) HardingRobert StackRobert StackTed DrakeEugene PalletteEugene PalletteJames ClintonHelen ParrishHelen ParrishBarbara ClintonLewis HowardLewis HowardWalter ClintonLeatrice JoyLeatrice JoyGrace ClintonMarcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesMarcia ParkerJune StoreyJune StoreyWilma van EverettFrank JenksFrank JenksMike the CopKathleen HowardKathleen HowardMiss WigginsThurston HallThurston HallAnthony DrakeSamuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsMr. Parker

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What is First Love 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.

How long is First Love?

First Love has a runtime of 84 minutes.