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The First Born is a British film of genre Drama directed by Miles Mander released in USA on 12 january 1929 with Madeleine Carroll

The First Born (1928)

The First Born
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Released in USA 12 january 1929
Length 1h41
Directed by
Genres Drama,    Thriller
Rating70% 3.511043.511043.511043.511043.51104

The First Born is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Miles Mander and starring Mander, Madeleine Carroll and John Loder. It was made by Gainsborough Pictures at Elstree Studios.

Synopsis

Would-be politician Sir Hugo Boycott (Mander) and his wife Madeleine (Carroll) 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. After a particularly serious quarrel, Hugo storms off to North Africa and one of his mistresses. In his absence, Madeleine drifts around in London society where she is courted by Lord David Harbrough (John Loder). She rebuffs his advances, but finds him sympathetic as an individual and agrees that they should remain friends.

Actors

Madeleine Carroll

(Lady Madeleine Boycott)John Loder

(Lord David Harborough)Miles Mander

(Sir Hugo Boycott)
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