The First Time (1952 film)

The First Time is a 1952 American comedy drama film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Robert Cummings, Barbara Hale and Jeff Donnell. It was distributed by Columbia Pictures.

Plot
Expectant parents Joe and Betsy Bennett eagerly await the arrival of their new baby. After the baby arrives, they discover the other side of parenting: sleepless nights, mounting expenses and little free time.

Cast

 * Robert Cummings as Joe Bennett
 * Barbara Hale as Betsy Bennett
 * Bill Goodwin as Mel Gilbert
 * Jeff Donnell as Donna Gilbert
 * Carl Benton Reid as Andrew Bennett
 * Mona Barrie as Cassie Mayhew
 * Kathleen Comegys as Florence Bennet
 * Paul Harvey as Leeming
 * Cora Witherspoon as Nurse Salisbury

Production
The film was originally called Small Wonder. It was produced by Halburt, the production company of Harold Hecht and Burt Lancaster, and was originally to have starred Larry Parks but he was unavailable because of possible future appearances before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Barbara Hale made her first appearance since giving birth to her son William Katt.

Filming started April 1951 and finished on June 4.