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. 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. The play, which had no female characters, moved to the Biltmore Theater where it closed January 5, 1935.

This article is about the 1951 film. For other uses, see First Legion (disambiguation).
The First Legion
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDouglas Sirk
Screenplay byEmmet Lavery
Based onThe First Legion
by Emmet Lavery
Produced byDouglas Sirk
StarringCharles Boyer
William Demarest
Lyle Bettger
Walter Hampden
Barbara Rush
Wesley Addy
H. B. Warner
Leo G. Carroll
CinematographyRobert De Grasse
Edited byFrancis D. Lyon
Music byHans Sommer
Production
company
Sédif Productions
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • April 27, 1951 (1951-04-27)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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