
The First of the Few
- 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

Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell

David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver
Commander Bride
- Anne Firth
Anne Firth
Miss Harper

David Horne
Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
- Rosalyn Boulter
Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
- Herbert Cameron
Herbert Cameron
MacPherson

Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
- George Skillan
George Skillan
Mr. Royce
- Erik Freund
Erik Freund
Messerschmitt

Fritz Wendhausen
Von Straben

John Chandos
Krantz
- Victor Beaumont
Victor Beaumont
Von Crantz
- Suzanne Clair
Suzanne Clair
Madeleine
- Filippo Del Giudice
Filippo Del Giudice
Bertorelli

Brefni O'Rorke
The Specialist
- Gerry Wilmot
Gerry Wilmot
Radio Announcer
- Jack Peach
Jack Peach
Radio Announcer



















