The First Time
Directed byFrank Tashlin
Written byHugo Butler
Jean Rouverol
Frank Tashlin
Produced byHarold Hecht
StarringRobert Cummings
Barbara Hale
Bill Goodwin
Narrated byStuffy Singer
CinematographyErnest Laszlo
Edited byViola Lawrence
Music byFriedrich Hollaender
Production
company
Halburt
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
January 31, 1952
Running time
89 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The First Time is a 1952 film directed by Frank Tashlin, and starring Robert Cummings and Barbara Hale.[1]

Plot

Expectant parents Joe (Robert Cummings) and Betsy (Barbara Hale) Bennett are anxiously await the arrival of their new baby. Then, after the baby arrives, they discover the other side of parenting: sleepless nights, mounting expenses, and little free time.

Cast

Production

The film was originally called Small Wonder. It was produced by Halburt, the production company of Harold Hecht and Burt Lancaster. It was originally to have starred Larry Parks but he was ruled unavailable because of possible future appearances in front of the House of Un-American Activities Committee. Robert Cummings stepped in instead. His co star was Barbara Hale, making her first appearance after the birth of her son William Katt. Filming started April 1951.[2]

Filming started 4 June 1951.[3]

References

  1. ^ FIRST TIME, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 19, Iss. 216, (Jan 1, 1952): 50.
  2. ^ Drama: Barbara Hale 'Small Wonder' Star; Los Angeles Times 12 Apr 1951: B11.
  3. ^ OVERHEAD FORCES 'JULIET' TO LEAVEBy SAM ZOLOTOW. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]13 Apr 1951: 20.
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