Her First Beau (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Her First Beau is a comedy and romance film directed by Theodore Reed, running about 77 minutes. “LOVE BEGINS AT 16! - "...Well, Anyway, GOING ON 16!"...AND FUN BEGINS the moment this pictures hits the screen! Fun and romance...drama, thrills, and just sheer deviltry!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Wood has two great interests - Chuck Harris and the hope that some day she might become a famous,great writer. Chuck also has two interests - his home-made glider and the hope that some day he will go to Tech college. His indifference to Penny is her chief source of annoyance. Mervyn Roberts, Penny's uncle who is only five years older than she is, arrives home with a guest, Roger Van Vleck, and Penny falls for Roger's sophistication. Chuck, resentful, continues to work on his glider over his father's objections. His father wants it destroyed but Elmer Tuttle, their hired man, hides it.
Who’s in it. Her First Beau stars Jane Withers as Penelope 'Penny' Wood, Jackie Cooper as Chuck Harris, Edith Fellows as Milly Lou and Josephine Hutchinson as Mrs. Wood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Her First Beau has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her First Beau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her First Beau tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her First Beau (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Her First Beau change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Her First Beau worth watching?
- Her First Beau holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her First Beau?
- Her First Beau stars Jane Withers, Jackie Cooper, Edith Fellows, Josephine Hutchinson and William Tracy.
- When was Her First Beau released?
- Her First Beau was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.