The First of the Few (1942)
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.
Directed by: Leslie Howard
Top Billed Cast: Derrick De Marney, David Horne, Rosamund John
Runtime: 118 minutes
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Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
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Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
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Herbert Cameron
MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
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George Skillan
Mr. Royce
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Erik Freund
Messerschmitt
Fritz Wendhausen
Von Straben
John Chandos
Krantz
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Victor Beaumont
Von Crantz
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Suzanne Clair
Madeleine
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Filippo Del Giudice
Bertorelli
Brefni O'Rorke
The Specialist
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Gerry Wilmot
Radio Announcer
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Jack Peach
Radio Announcer
