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