Her First Romance (1940)
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A bookish co-ed is pranked into attending a formal dance, but her stepsister refuses to help her prepare. With support from a cook and her cousin, she gets a dress, but after learning it’s a joke, she initially declines—until a charming opera star offers to escort her, leading to surprising revelations.
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 25, 1940
Cast
- Edith Fellows - Linda Strong
- Wilbur Evans - Philip Niles
- Julie Bishop - Eileen Strong
- Alan Ladd - John Gilman
- Judith Linden - Marian Strong
- Roger Daniel - Donald Whiting
- Marian Kerby - Katy
- Marlo Dwyer - Susie Sloan
- Ottola Nesmith - Mrs. Whiting
- Ray Hirsch - Student Butch
Screenplay
- Adele Comandini (Screenplay)
- Gene Stratton-Porter (Novel)
Music: Gregory Stone
Cinematography: John J. Mescall
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, musical
More Films by Director: Edward Dmytryk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Her First Romance about?
- A bookish co-ed is pranked into attending a formal dance, but her stepsister refuses to help her prepare. With support from a cook and her cousin, she gets a dress, but after learning it’s a joke, she initially declines—until a charming opera star offers to escort her, leading to surprising revelations.
- Who directed Her First Romance?
- Her First Romance was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
- Who stars in Her First Romance?
- Her First Romance stars Edith Fellows, Wilbur Evans, Julie Bishop, Alan Ladd, Judith Linden, Roger Daniel.
- How long is Her First Romance?
- Her First Romance has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Her First Romance?
- Her First Romance is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Her First Romance?
- Her First Romance had a budget of $50,000.
- Where was Her First Romance produced?
- Her First Romance was produced in United States of America.