First Love_
"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.
Director
Henry Koster
Starring
Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
First Love was released 87 years ago in 1939.
First Love is a Comedy, Romance, Music film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (20)
Deanna Durbin
Constance (Connie) Harding
Robert Stack
Ted Drake
Eugene Pallette
James Clinton
Helen Parrish
Barbara Clinton
Lewis Howard
Walter Clinton
Leatrice Joy
Grace Clinton
Marcia Mae Jones
Marcia Parker
June Storey
Wilma van Everett
Frank Jenks
Mike the Cop
Kathleen Howard
Miss Wiggins
Thurston Hall
Anthony Drake
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Parker
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Parker
Charles Coleman
George, Clinton's Butler
Jack Mulhall
Terry
Mary Treen
Agnes, Barbara's Maid
Dorothy Vaughan
Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid
Lucille Ward
Clinton's Cook
Virginia Brissac
Commencement Speaker
Lillian Bronson
Violin Player
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (16 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 (1h 24m).
Who directed First Love?
First Love was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in First Love?
The cast of First Love includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette, Helen Parrish, Lewis Howard.
What is the rating of First Love?
First Love has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Romance
Music
KEYWORDS (1)
musical