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The First of May (1999)

Starring: Joe DiMaggio, Julie Harris Director: Paul Sirmons Rating: G (General Audience) Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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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
  • Rating: G (General Audience)
  • Studio: Questar
  • DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0013FCYD2
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,405 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Daytona Beach News-Journal
"Enchanting and emotional...runs rings around other family fare."

Product Description
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.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Family Movie I've Seen, March 15, 2008
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.
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4 of 5 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
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!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality, pro-family entertainment, December 27, 2008
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This is one of the best pro-family movies I have ever seen: an all star cast with a first class message; beautifully acted and directed. Super-clean fun. A must-have for your family's video library!
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I live near the DeLand area, and our local paper really hyped up this movie so thought I'd order it for my 2 yr. old granddaughter who loves the circus. Read more
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