The First of the Few

Overview

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

A

Anne Firth

Miss Harper

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

R

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

H

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

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