Deanna Durbin Finds Love In Classic Valentines Day Musical | First Love (1939) | Retrospective

An orphaned boarding school graduate (Deanna Durbin) secretly attends a prestigious ball, where the boyfriend of her snobbish cousin (Robert Stack) catches her eye.
Film: First Love
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Henry Koster
Writer: Bruce Manning, Lionel Houser, Gertrude Purcell
Cast: Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette
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[@liatriswht]

I’m 76 yrs old and I watch every black and white films I can find. But this delightful gem I’d never seen. We will never get those day of innocence back, thank goodness we have these films to step back for a short time and remember.

[@liberationthroughsound4955]

Amen

[@msessenceofreality]

Me too ever since I was a child. I’m 25❤

[@lindahope6139]

I’m another one, I’m 74, every day I watch at least 4 b&w movies, loving them all, yesterday I saw one titled “Driftwood “ with Natalie Wood as child, I loved it , and cried , it was beautiful

[@KDMDiz]

So amazing to see Robert Stack at only 20 years of age! Wow. He actually got better looking as he got older.

[@Annaisse3112]

He’s a Capricorn. Cappies are renowned for growing “younger” as they age. Are “older” as children…….

[@winonamassingill7895]

I agree. Much much better.

[@anastasiatselos4964]

Non, il était déjà très beau à 20 ans. 😊

[@carmenrivas3992]

Wow these are the type of movies that warm your heart ❤️

[@benfisher1376]

Robert stack was a stunner 😍

[@derekllewellyn6663]

It's looks good

[@peggybegin8241]

Now that's a Cinderella story❣❣❣ Thank you❤

[@adiconstantin4598]

👠

[@phyllisstone3089]

One of the BEST movies I've ever seen in my 73 years on this earth! Superb. I love old movies, even in black and white---awesome! Thank you for sharing this delightful production!

[@FreyaVanBuren-go8qn]

Robert Stack has been a very handsome gentleman, I really like his acting!

[@tharold8639]

Lovely, talented Deanna Durbin. Always a joy to watch!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

Full movie online free movies on KZbin videos on KZbin videos on Instagram instead inside of interview review history books documentary about biography and legend legends of Deanna Duran sounds voice was looking good I love it so much

[@gloriastafford-smith9200]

Just remember her singing ‘Ol’ Danny Boy’. Made me cry every time.

[@frederickcombs8661]

Her talent and movies were always handled in a very fine way. All of it lasting beyond the lives of those who made it possible.

[@janevos2379]

Deanna is so special. Please post more of movies!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@linashomecreations1696]

Wow, I've been seriously searching for this movie for years. Then it pops up on my KZbin feed ❤ you've made my day. From a Deanna Durbin fan ❤😊

[@Annaisse3112]

I bought this DVD without any difficulty. Google it…..

[@lauracorbett4577]

I love Deanna Durbin and her movies make me feel so happy

[@pamplayer4086]

Always loved watching Deanna’s movies my three favorites are this one of course. Three Smart Girls and It Started With Eve I gave her a lot of credit she walked away when she was on top n lived a nice life with third husband ( third times a charm) in France n two children 👍🏻 she earned that love when these golden classics are shown on utube n thank God not colorized

[@derekllewellyn6663]

I just realized remember Deanna Duran sounds voice was looking good so much it's looks really good

[@lauracorbett4577]

@pamplayer4086 Me too I always feel happy watching Deanna Durbin movies my mom loved this movie plus It Started With Eve. I wish I had written a fan letter to her years before I found out she passed away in 2013. I discovered in 2006 when I went to my local library and checked out the Sweetheart Pack for the first time. I have many favorite Deanna Durbin films Something In The Wind First Love It Started With Eve Can't Help Singing Lady On A Train Because Of Him Mad About Music The Amazing Mrs Holliday It's A Date I'll Be Yours and For The Love Of Mary

[@derekllewellyn6663]

I just realized remember Deanna Duran sounds like very good news about biography history channel interview with oasr awesome picture awards TCM hollywood movies on TV's show episode season start with 90s more episodes

[@lauracorbett4577]

@@derekllewellyn6663 Her movies were made during The Great Depression which is awesome because they saved Universal from bankruptcy. I always watch her films when I need something to put me in a great mood.

[@Mediumal]

She was without doubt blessed by God with the voice of an Angel.

[@denniscarroll7696]

I always have loved her singing voice.

[@annipetratos]

Sweet movie. Miss DD is absolutely in a class of her own.

[@robertwilkins8357]

She had such a beautiful voice. Mr. Stack was such such a delight. The whole cast was so great. I'm glad I found it.

[@janet8418]

GREAT MOVIE AND SINGING WAS OUTSTANDING.

[@SUECLAPSON]

Makes me long for an age that is long gone.My mum adored Deanna D.Never seen a film of hers before...very sweet 😊

[@jadakowers590]

Just what my week needed!

[@lauracorbett4577]

I love the song she sings at the Ball called Spring In My Heart

[@susanknight4841]

Sweet and surprisingly moving modern Cinderella story. Delightful.

[@josephpatterson664]

Magic!

[@lauracorbett4577]

This is one of my favorite Deanna Durbin movies plus my it was my mom’s second favorite Deanna film next to It Started With Eve

[@user-mn8re8jp7v]

How beautiful life was that time!…

[@user-uh9um8fp7f]

When the war was about to start?

[@carlenehall2979]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

[@Jackiegee60]

Robert stack is so young here.

[@deelala1925]

Yes indeed. He was only 20.I did not recognize him at first. He's one of my top 5 actors. Loved HIM in The Gift of Love with Lauren Bacall and Lorne Green.

[@shorty7363]

I love old movies.😍 I'm glad it wasn't colorized too! Thanks for the upload.💜🥰

[@kavic1234]

Great movie, and an even greater actress/singer

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

Omgosh, now that is a beautiful Throw Back Cinderella movie ever! Gracias Gracias! "Isa" ❤ 🙏

[@Bailey2006a]

Watched this film many times as a kid on a show called “ Million Dollar Movie” in New York on channel 9. They would play a movie at 4pm and 9 pm Monday_ Friday and 3 x a day on Saturday and Sunday. That’s how we learned to love old movies back in the 60’s. Durban led many young kids to appreciate classical singing.

[@truthwins3065]

Oh my yes I remember the million dollar movie in New York on channel 92… Haven’t thought about that in years

[@obscureshowtunes]

I'm 69 years old and grew up in the Jersey suburbs. The "Million Dollar Movie" was a big deal. People would ask "What's on the MDM this week?". And I would watch the movies over & over again and memorize the dialog. Then act it out in our living room.

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

I'm in my mid 60's & truly appreciate your memories from your days back East. I'm a West Coast gal through n through. We learned to appreciate the classics, 1st in Español in Black & White, then in English, back in the 60's. I've loved these classics throughout & now that Technology has somewhat dampened our ability to have regular TV, I'm so grateful for DVD player, YT & Tubi. Bless everyone for sharing n peace be with us all. 🙏 "Isa"

[@MochaSkies]

Thank you for uploading this movie!!

[@johnclement9370]

A Really cute movie, Robert Stack was adorable when he was young, Deanna Durbin was quite charming, very enjoyable retelling of Cinderella and Prince Charming... :-)

[@lauracorbett4577]

I love the song Amapola

[@lauracorbett4577]

You gotta love Deanna Durbin and her movies they’re a gem you can’t hate her

[@zahraarni723]

Great movie. Thank you very much.

[@thomasgansevoort929]

All the Dianna Durbin films are wonderful. Especially the grand architectural sets help develop the story. Notice all the great staircases and the huge palaces great room. Kathleen Howard is gives a great performance as the Head Mistress at the school. She herself, earlier in her career was an opera singer. For you Fan Buffs...in the scene with the spinster teachers crying from 1:22:54 to 1:24:59 Was that Beulah Bondi wearing clear eyeglasses and Jesse Royce Landis? What a fantastic treat for us!!!! An all around great cast. An all around great movie.

[@euraquitanlopesoliveirajun6598]

Good evening ! Extraordinary ! Wonderful ! A real master piece from old classic movies ! Another Cinderella movie tale ! Congratulations ! 👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐🏆🏆🏆

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Love it! 😂

[@sandymurray9829]

Five stars!!!❤

[@voceval1]

I love Deanna Durbin and this is my favorite. Charming story, great supporting cast, especially Eugene Pallette, and the beautiful Helen Parrish.

[@luciabriseno4065]

LOVED THIS MOVIE 🍿 🎥 🍿

[@luciabriseno4065]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 👌🏻❤🦩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🦩🩷

[@aproverbshome173]

Love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@jgonzalez101]

Great entertaining movie!❤👍🎥🍿

[@raffaellalaura6525]

Grazie!❤

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THANK YOU.

[@lindabarrett6471]

I loved it!

[@karinteves1412]

Deanna Durbin gives me goose bumps and that`s a good thing.

[@problemmencoaching]

Divine!!

[@isabeldusseau3185]

I loved this move it is a gem you can’t find anymore thank you it made me cry

[@andrewxirakis3242]

God bless Deanna Durbin! One of Hollywood's famous actresses. She knows how to sing! Deanna was chosen to play Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz 1939. Robert Stack such a wonderful actor. He plays in another film with Deanna called 'It's a Date'.

[@rememberwwg1wga253]

great movie

[@sarahdeason493]

Lovely Movie ❤

[@sylviarichardson5169]

Spectacular movie.. cinderalla story.....lucky me... fortunate to watch this.. Thanks for posting 😊

[@michaelmorrissey5880]

R. I. P Deanna what an amazing voice and beauty

[@sozanmarshall2832]

Voice of an angel and so beautiful wonderful film

[@pumpupjam9648]

She did it her way! She hit the top, and got out. Lived well into her early 90's.

[@electric_girl]

Thank you*!*!*!* ☄️❤️💝💘✨😍💌

[@scarletibis3158]

Ty ❤

[@msessenceofreality]

I ❤ it! She really can sing!

[@teresabarrett3442]

The voice of an Angel ❤❤❤

[@avondalemama470]

I love this movie, but I have a hard time with Deanna’s hair. I know it was current to the day, but very unflattering to pretty Deanna. Great voice. Really enjoy her movies.

[@paulabonilla3692]

Deanna's hair was beautiful in Hers to hold and It started with eve.She was at her most beautiful in those two movies

[@fotigou]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@tracy85777]

How did I miss this movie over the years?

[@alwaysblake148]

A wonderful movie that cleverly follows the Cinderella fable. Ms Durbin was a huge movie star and this film shows why. She saved Universal Pictures from bankruptcy. But it is Kathleen Howard as Miss Wiggins who is the real treasure. A world famous opera star and then fashion editor, she is immortalized as WC Fields' nagging wife. She gets the last shot here--deservedly.

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Robert stack is nearly unrecognizable, he looks like a baby compared to his regular older self

[@gabbysch2625]

SPOILER ALERT!!! Double Deanna Durbin! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@McTagh1]

YES. Fairy tales DO come True. Love, Love, Love Deanna Durbin.

Golden age of Hollywood when people had talent

[@user-ox4nw3fi4i]

Well, Well, Mr.R Stack how sweet!! 😊😘

[@oanhsanford7241]

Love classic movies People back then they dressed so beautiful

[@tammybarrett6210]

The uncle's children reminds me of this generation.😊 .. cute Cinderella 👑 movie

[@dulcehajjar5826]

WOW ! Great movie 🎥! Iam still crying 😢

[@benfisher1376]

Never realised that Deana had English parents before

[@Georgemartinoneffex.com33]

History of love ❤️🙏

[@lynnebradley4624]

First time seeing this film for me. I love old movies, thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[@evahatfield9477]

Robert Stack & my grandfather use to double date when they we're in the navy together.

[@brianowens439]

Bravo!

[@lauracorbett4577]

This is one of my favorite films of Deanna Durbin plus my mom loved this one and It Started With Eve. In This one me and my mom's favorite part is where the father kicks his son's out the door and we love it when she sings Amapola

[@mrsyukoncornelius1732]

WOW!!! what a great movie!❤❤

[@lovenoriel]

I prefer classic movies than the present right now im 16 btw 💞

[@1LSWilliam]

For once, Cinderella wins on her own terms. I love this fil.!

[@camspks]

❤AW........what a lovely little film.😘

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[@Asterion67]

I must say, I cried my eyes out…..

[@monicalifornia_]

me thinking Connie and Barbara were same actress entire movie. WOW great special effects for 1939.

[@tammybarrett6210]

The uncle's children reminds me if this generation... cute Cinderella movie

[@gulmerton2758]

Young ladies of that time….. look at them nowadays !🤢

[@user-wy9xc6mi6q]

it's in the stars, blame it on Venus

[@nicolettapasquini6614]

Grazie mille per avermi richiamato denna durbin attrice preferita di Anna Frank nel suo diario ❤❤❤

[@user-px2mu1rd5b]

Nobody’s mentioned the shocking way the father puts his house in order! Divine retribution!lol. They certainly deserved it.

[@sharonpolikoff7282]

A cute film with an interesting array of actors in supporting roles, including silent film stars Leatrice Joy, Doris Lloyd, and Jack Mulhall, as well as Marcia Mae Jones, Bess Flowers, and a favorite of mine, Mary Treen as the maid. It's sweet how the servants show Connie more affection than her own relatives.

[@arsinlupin5628]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@donnarouse9432]

Eugene pallette the father bears a striking resemblance to Edward Arnold also the acting demeanor is so similar.

[@carolswarbrick1722]

Fabuloso 1:24:43

[@Angela-ob8wd]

lovely movie, thanks . OLD FILM ALL HAD GOOD FEEL FACTOR. These days loads of rubbish ,angry , do what you can to get what you want ,to hell with the rest. Film makers nowadays have a lot to answer for all violence , rudeness, etc

[@yasminedey8612]

Sweet Cinderella version 😊

[@user-xu3wo1sf8b]

What to say ? 1939, how far in time and space from now. Deanna Durbin is a woman, classy, smart, and authentic, a person of her time. No put down. If I vent about barbaric society today we'd need fumigation.

[@donnarouse9432]

The family is like my man godfrey!