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A Damsel in Distress
“With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!”
6.5 / 10• 1937• 1h 41m•PG• English
MusicComedyRomance
Storyline
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'.
Cast & Crew
Fred Astaire
Jerry Halliday
Lead
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Joan Fontaine
Alyce Marshmorton
Reginald Gardiner
Keggs
Ray Noble
Reggie
Constance Collier
Lady Caroline
Montagu Love
Lord Marshmorton
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Stevens's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Damsel in Distress is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
