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First a Girl (1935)

Movie ★ 6.4 94 min

Comedy

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.

Victor Saville Director

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Released
November 7, 1935
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt0026361
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Cast

Jessie Matthews Jessie Matthews Elizabeth Sonnie Hale Sonnie Hale Victor Anna Lee Anna Lee Princess Mironoff Griffith Jones Griffith Jones Robert Alfred Drayton Alfred Drayton Mr. McLintock Martita Hunt Martita Hunt Madame Seraphina Donald Stewart Donald Stewart Singer Constance Godridge Constance Godridge Beryl Cameron Hall Cameron Hall Eddie Gray Goose Trainer Esma Lewis Enid Lindsey Billy Watts Reporter

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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.
When was First a Girl released?
First a Girl is a 1935 comedy film.
Where can I watch First a Girl?
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