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A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress

With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!

19376.51h 41m

Overview

Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on 'Mr. X'. After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to 'protect his investment'.

Directed by George Stevens
Written by S.K. Lauren, Ernest Pagano, P.G. Wodehouse
Produced by Pandro S. Berman
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $1.5M

Top Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Jerry Halliday

George Burns

George Burns

George

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

Gracie

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Alyce Marshmorton

Reginald Gardiner

Reginald Gardiner

Keggs

Ray Noble

Ray Noble

Reggie

Constance Collier

Constance Collier

Lady Caroline

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Lord Marshmorton

H

Harry Watson

Albert

Jan Duggan

Jan Duggan

Miss Ruggles

Themes & Keywords

dancinglondon, englandarranged marriagemusicalballroom dancingsecretarysingingblack and whiteclass differencesaristocrat

About A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1937 exploring themes of dancing, london, england, arranged marriage, musical, ballroom dancing, secretary. Directed by George Stevens, it stars Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen. Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on 'Mr. X'. After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to 'protect his investment'.

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