First Love (1939 film)

First Love is a 1939 American musical film directed by Henry Koster and starring Deanna Durbin.[3][4] Based on the fairy tale Cinderella, the film is about an orphan who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle after graduating from boarding school. Her life is made difficult by her snobby cousin who arranges that she stay home while the rest of the family attends a major social ball. With the help of her uncle, she makes it to the ball, where she meets and falls in love with her cousin's boyfriend. The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Music.[5]

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First Love
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Henry Koster
Screenplay by	Lionel Houser Bruce Manning
Story by	Henry Myers Gertrude Purcell
Produced by	Henry Koster Joe Pasternak
Starring	Deanna Durbin
Cinematography	Joseph A. Valentine
Edited by	Bernard W. Burton
Music by	Hans J. Salter
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	November 10, 1939 (1939-11-10) (USA)
Running time	84 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	over $1 million[1] or $990,000[2]