First in Line (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1944, First in Line is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Louis Daquin, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A screen adaptation of the well-known novel by Roger Frison-Roche about the harsh lives of mountain guides and their families in the French Alps, near Chamonix and the French/Swiss/Italian borders... Like his father, Zian Servettaz is a dedicated mountain man. His Italian-born wife Bianca does not adjust well to his mountain village in France, and to the ever life-threatening dangers presented by his mountain guiding and climbing. She briefly returns to Italy and to her family. However, after Zian's insistence and trip to Italy, she returns to mountain life in the French Alps. Once back there, events will unfold, changing their lives as well as those of other mountain people forever.
Who’s in it. First in Line stars Irène Corday as Aline Lourtier, André Le Gall as Pierre Servettaz, Marcel Delaître as Ravanat dit 'Le Rouge' and Jean Davy as Hubert de Vallon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, First in Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First in Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of First in Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First in Line (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First in Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First in Line worth watching?
- First in Line holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First in Line?
- First in Line stars Irène Corday, André Le Gall, Marcel Delaître, Jean Davy and Maurice Baquet.
- When was First in Line released?
- First in Line was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.
