A Damsel in Distress

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

Nov 19 1937 Approved 1h 41m
Comedy, Music, Romance

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'.

Plot

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 (bumping into dancer Jerry Halliday, instead), 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".

Written by

P.G. Wodehouse, Ian Hay, Ernest Pagano

Directed by

George Stevens

Cast

Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
2,547
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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