This article is about the 1951 film. For other uses, see First Legion (disambiguation).
The First Legion
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Douglas Sirk
Screenplay by
Emmet Lavery
Based on
The First Legion by Emmet Lavery
Produced by
Douglas Sirk
Starring
Charles Boyer William Demarest Lyle Bettger Walter Hampden Barbara Rush Wesley Addy H. B. Warner Leo G. Carroll
Cinematography
Robert De Grasse
Edited by
Francis D. Lyon
Music by
Hans Sommer
Production company
Sédif Productions
Distributed by
United Artists
Release date
April 27, 1951 (1951-04-27)
Running time
90 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
The First Legion
The First Legion is a 1951 American drama film directed by Douglas Sirk and written by Emmet Lavery. The film stars Charles Boyer, William Demarest, Lyle Bettger, Walter Hampden, Barbara Rush, Wesley Addy, H. B. Warner and Leo G. Carroll. The film was released on April 27, 1951, by United Artists.[1][2] The film was based on Lavery's play of the same name, which opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre on October 1, 1934.[3] The play, which had no female characters, moved to the Biltmore Theater where it closed January 5, 1935.[4][5]
^"The First Legion (1951) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
^"The First Legion". TV Guide. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
^"Lavery Is Accorded Ovation As Play Opens in New York". Poughkeepsie Eagle-News. Poughkeepsie, New York. October 2, 1934. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Moving Day: Miracle Play Travels From 46th to 47th St". Daily News. New York, New York. October 29, 1934. p. 39 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Drama News". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. January 2, 1935. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
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