Product Details

• Actors: Joe DiMaggio, Julie Harris, Mickey Rooney, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dan Byrd
• Directors: Paul Sirmons
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Questar
• DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008
• Run Time: 111 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0013FCYD2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,804 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The First of May" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

A "First of May" is someone in his first season with a circus. Eleven-year-old Cory (Dan Byrd) is a foster child nobody wants. Carlotta (Academy Award®-nominee Julie Harris) is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus, and show "what an old has-been and a First of May can do." Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney costars as excitable circus owner, Boss Ed, with Charles Nelson Reilly as the clown who takes Cory under his wing, and Baseball Hall of Famer and 20th century icon Joe DiMaggio in his memorable last screen appearance as kindly stranger who offers Cory baseball tips and encouragement Winner of the Best of Fest award at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, The First of May is that rare family film that will touch viewers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Family Movie I've Seen, March 15, 2008

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Mr. Sean A. Brown "Snowbird" (St. Charles MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First of May (DVD)

I just watched this movie on a movie channel in London. Made me laugh and made me cry. This is one of the BEST family movies I have seen in a LONG time. May can't get here soon enough for me to get this movie for my family.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest family movies I've ever seen !!! A+, April 27, 2008

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I watched The First of May for the first time a few years back when it aired on HBO family channel and let me tell you, I just fell in love with this movie. This is one of the greatest family movies I have ever seen and a must have for anyone who enjoys clean fun family movies. I can't say enough about it. I'm so excited about it coming out on dvd and I can't wait to recieve mine. You will love this movie!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First of May, June 25, 2010

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Willard R. Stephen (South eastern Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First of May (DVD)

"The First Of May" is a deceiving title unti it is defined late in the movie. Def: First of May is a novice performer starting his first season with a Circus (show).

Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio have almost camio roles, but Julie Harris and youngster Dan Byrd do a great job as leads. This is a little known picture that failed to get enough recognition, but is good family entertainment that will be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. Keep some tissues handy.