The First of May 25 years old

An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.

The First of May

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. Also features Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio, in his last screen appearance.

Credits

The First of May Cast

Name Character
Dan Byrd He was 13, now 39 years old as Cory Wainwright
Tom Nowicki He was 0, now 24 years old as Dan Kepperman
Julie Harris She was 73, 87 years old when she died as Carlotta
Mickey Rooney He was 78, 93 years old when he died as Boss Ed
Gerard Christopher He was 39, now 65 years old as Zack
Joe DiMaggio He was 84, 84 years old when he died as Himself
Robin O'Dell as Michelle Kepperman

The First of May Crew

Name Department
Orvis Rigsby as Production Design. Art
Beverly Safier as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Glenn R. Wilder as Stunt Coordinator. He was 65 (83) years old when He died Crew
Joseph E. Stone as Property Master. Art
Reza Badiyi as Executive Producer. He was 69 (82) years old when He died Production
Ralph Clemente as Producer. He was 56 (72) years old when He died Production
Brian Langsbard as Music. Sound
The First of May poster
The First of May (25 years)

An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.

  • Release day: Saturday, March 20, 1999
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Budget: 2500000.00