The First Born
1928, English. Directed by Miles Mander.
Would-be politician Sir Hugo Boycott and his wife Madeleine have an unhappy marriage. Madeleine is aware that Hugo is a serial philanderer, and their problems are exacerbated when she fails to produce the heir he wants.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Miles ManderDirector
- Miles ManderSir Hugo Boycott
- Madeleine CarrollLady Madeleine Boycott
- John LoderLord David Harborough
- Ella AthertonNina de Lande
- Margot ArmandSylvia Findlay
- Ivo DawsonDerek Findlay
- Marjorie RoachPhoebe Chivers
- John St. JohnDicky
- Naomi JacobsDot
- Bernard VaughanButler
- Walter WichelowImpitt
- Theodore ManderStephen Boycott
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1928
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Miles Mander, Alma Reville
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The First Born runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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The First Born is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The First Born on?
The First Born isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Born?
If you liked The First Born, try Black Widow, The Lady Vanishes, Gaslight.
Who directed The First Born?
The First Born (1928) was directed by Miles Mander and stars Miles Mander, Madeleine Carroll, John Loder.