The First of the Few

The First of the Few

6.7 | 1942-09-14 | War Drama

This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

Featured Crew

Leslie Howard Director
Henry C. James Original Story
Katherine Strueby Original Story
Miles Malleson Screenplay
Anatole de Grunwald Screenplay
Paul Sheriff Art Direction
W. Percy Day Art Department Coordinator
Adrian Brunel Production Manager
Sidney Cole Technical Supervisor
Douglas Myers Editor

Cast

Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Rosalyn Boulter
Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
Herbert Cameron
Herbert Cameron
MacPherson

Images

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