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Comedy Cult Classic

When an artist takes a risqué job at a Soho swingers club, his love life gets painted into a corner.

GIRLS COME FIRST

Girls come first... and that's a big problem!

1975 · 43m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Up and coming portrait artist Alan Street is employed by the owner of a Soho Swingers Club to paint the nude hostesses. Whilst Alan relishes his new job his beautiful girlfriend is less than impressed.

Quick Answer

What is Girls Come First about?

Girls Come First is a 1975 United Kingdom comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath about a portrait artist hired to paint the nude hostesses at a Soho swingers club, causing tension with his girlfriend.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of a creative career move involves a canvas and a club full of unclothed models, Girls Come First delivers the brushstrokes. Joseph McGrath keeps the comedy saucy and the Soho atmosphere delightfully unfiltered. For fans of British smut with a wink, this is a quick and cheeky watch.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Alan Street is an up-and-coming portrait artist whose career takes an unexpected turn when he is hired by a Soho swingers club to capture the likenesses of its nude hostesses. While Alan is more than happy to immerse himself in this provocative new environment, the situation doesn’t sit well with his beautiful girlfriend, who becomes increasingly unimpressed with his risqué assignment. Set against the backdrop of 1970s London, the film blends comedic elements with a cheeky exploration of artistic ambition, temptation, and the complications that arise when work and personal lives collide. Expect playful banter, nudity, and a satirical take on sexual liberation.

Details & Specs

Director
Joseph McGrath
Writers
Gordon Exelby, David Hamilton-Grant
Release
1975
Runtime
43m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

Why Cult

Soho Swingers Club Setting

The film immerses viewers in the risqué world of a 1970s Soho swingers club, complete with lively hostesses and a playful atmosphere.

Nude Art and Comedy

Mixing the fine arts with cheeky British humor, the story centers on a portrait artist painting nude models—expect laughs and blushes.

British Sex Comedy Cast

A cast featuring John Hamill, Sue Longhurst, and Burt Kwouk keeps the tone light and the antics lively.

Independent Film Energy

As an independent British comedy, the film brings an unpolished, irreverent vibe that sets it apart from mainstream fare.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Girls Come First released? +

Girls Come First was released in 1975.

Who directed Girls Come First? +

Girls Come First was directed by Joseph McGrath.

How long is Girls Come First? +

Girls Come First has a runtime of 43 minutes.

What genre is Girls Come First? +

Girls Come First is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Girls Come First? +

Girls Come First is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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