The First of the Few (1942)
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.
Cast
R.J. Mitchell
Geoffrey Crisp
Lady Houston
Major Buchan
Mr. Royce
Messerschmitt
Von Straben
Krantz
Von Crantz
Madeleine
Bertorelli
The Specialist
Diana Mitchell
Radio Announcer
Radio Announcer
American Nurse
Commander Bride
Miss Harper
Mr. Higgins
Sir Robert McLean
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Mabel Lovesay
MacPherson
Crew
Director
Original Story
Original Story
Screenplay
Screenplay
Art Direction
Art Department Coordinator
Production Manager
Technical Supervisor
Editor
Camera Operator
Production Manager
Sound Editor
Producer
Director of Photography
Recording Supervision
Assistant Director
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer