First a Girl (1935) | |
| Director(s) | Victor Saville |
| Producer(s) | Michael Balcon (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical |
| Top Topics | |
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First a Girl (1935) was a Comedy - Musical Film directed by Victor Saville and produced by Michael Balcon.
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THE GENDER BENDING THE RULES BLOGATHON: First a Girl (1935) (2)
on Sep 21, 2018 From Caftan WomanQuiggy at The Midnite Drive-In and Chris of Angelman's Place are hosting, on September 21st to the 23rd, the GENDER BENDING THE RULES BLOGATHON. Spend your weekend checking out the contributions HERE or HERE. From the backroom of a sophisticated fashion house to a second-class music hall to t... Read full article
THE GENDER BENDING THE RULES BLOGATHON: First a Girl (1935) (1)
on Sep 21, 2018 From Caftan WomanQuiggy at The Midnite Drive-In and Chris of Angelman's Place are hosting, on September 21st to the 23rd, the GENDER BENDING THE RULES BLOGATHON. Start your weekend by checking out the contributions HERE. From the backroom of a sophisticated fashion house to a second-class music hall to the el... Read full article
Musical Monday: First a Girl (1935)
on Mar 9, 2015 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: ?First a Girl? ?Musical #505 Studio: RKO Director: Leigh Jason Starring: Jessie Matt... Read full article
First a Girl (1935)
By Lindsey on Jan 23, 2015 From The Motion PicturesElizabeth (Jessie Matthews) is a talented dancer, but she hasn’t yet made her mark on the entertainment world. Instead, she works as a dressmaker while hoping to someday find success on the stage. Outside of a theater one day, she meets Victor (Sonnie Hale), a female impersonator. They become ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Robert: [absently] Adorable...
Princess Mironoff: *What*?
Robert: [hastily] Er... marvelous.
Victor: [He leans towards her as they sit on the bed] You've given me an idea.
Elizabeth: [nervously] Have I?
Victor: [leans closer] You can do something for me.
Elizabeth: [looking apprehensive] Can I?
Victor: [eagerly] Take off those pyjamas.
Elizabeth: [appalled] *What*?
Victor: Put this on!
[he produces a slinky dress and high-heeled boots and sits down with his back turned]
Victor: Now I tell you what we'll do...
Elizabeth: [affronted] Thanks very much!
Victor: You want to be an actress, don't you? You want a chance to show what you can do...
[her eyes begin to shine as she finally understands]
Victor: ...you've got it. You're going to take my place at Cruft's Music Hall tonight!
Victor: [to 'Bill', about Princess Mironoff] She doesn't know you. Smile!
[Bill smiles awkwardly at the Princess, Victor does so with broad masculine appreciation]
Victor: [aside] Not like *that*. A he-man smile; she's beautiful!
[Bill catches sight of the handsome Robert and her smile widens]
Victor: [acidly] I said the Princess, not the Prince...
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The climactic musical number in a gigantic birdcage was filmed in the open air at night at Gaumont British's 70 acre backlot at Northolt.
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