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

Anatole de Grunwald Screenplay
Leslie Howard Director
Leslie Howard Producer
Henry C. James Original Story
W. Percy Day Art Department Coordinator
Adrian Brunel Production Manager
Douglas Myers Editor
Katherine Strueby Original Story
Phil C. Samuel Production Manager
Miles Malleson Screenplay

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

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