First a Girl (1935)
FIRST A GIRL-THEN A BOY-ALWAYS A JOY!
An aspiring singer quits her menial job and is talked into performing as a female impersonator by her friend. Her drag act makes her famous, which causes problems for her when a very determined young man falls in love with her. A remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
Director: Victor Saville
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: November 7, 1935
Cast
- Jessie Matthews - Elizabeth
- Sonnie Hale - Victor
- Anna Lee - Princess Mironoff
- Griffith Jones - Robert
- Alfred Drayton - Mr. McLintock
- Martita Hunt - Madame Seraphina
- Donald Stewart - Singer
- Constance Godridge - Beryl
- Cameron Hall
- Eddie Gray - Goose Trainer
Screenplay
- Marjorie Gaffney (Scenario Writer)
- Reinhold Schünzel (Story)
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, cross dressing
More Films by Director: Victor Saville
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First a Girl about?
- An aspiring singer quits her menial job and is talked into performing as a female impersonator by her friend. Her drag act makes her famous, which causes problems for her when a very determined young man falls in love with her. A remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
- Who directed First a Girl?
- First a Girl was directed by Victor Saville.
- Who stars in First a Girl?
- First a Girl stars Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, Anna Lee, Griffith Jones, Alfred Drayton, Martita Hunt.
- How long is First a Girl?
- First a Girl has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is First a Girl?
- First a Girl is a Comedy film.
- Where was First a Girl produced?
- First a Girl was produced in United Kingdom.