The First of May

Paul Sirmons
1999-03-20

An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
7.143
111 min

Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota 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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Dan Byrd Cory Wainwright Unowned
Julie Harris Carlotta Unowned
Mickey Rooney Boss Ed Unowned
Charles Nelson Reilly Dinghy Unowned
Tom Nowicki Dan Kepperman Unowned
Robin O'Dell Michelle Kepperman Unowned
Gerard Christopher Zack Unowned
Mikki Scanlon Loralie Cugino Unowned
Joe DiMaggio Self Unowned
Keith Eyles Circus Hand Unowned
Allison McKay Eleanor Unowned
Jim Accomando Roustabout Unowned
Richard G. Blair Foster Agent Unowned
Rachel V. Byrd Nurse Aide Unowned
Doreen Chalmers Charity Worker Unowned
Ted Christino John - Foster Dad Unowned
Patricia Clay Ms. Hanks Unowned
Laurie Coleman Waitress Unowned
David E. Conley Sgt. David Conley Unowned
Scotty Cox Boy at Bus Station Unowned