First a Girl (1935)

Name: First a Girl
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1935
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, Anna Lee, Griffith Jones, Alfred Drayton

1h 34m United Kingdom

Comedy

Plot

An aspiring singer longs for more than her dull job and is persuaded by a friend to take the stage as a female impersonator. Her captivating drag performances catapult her to fame, but the newfound attention complicates her life when a persistent young man develops feelings for her. This charming narrative offers a blend of humor and romance and serves as a remake of the 1933 German classic, Viktor und Viktoria. The film explores the complexities of identity and the unexpected consequences of fame.

Cast

Jessie Matthews Sonnie Hale Anna Lee Griffith Jones Alfred Drayton Martita Hunt Donald Stewart Constance Godridge Cameron Hall Eddie Gray Esma Lewis Enid Lindsey Billy Watts