A Damsel in Distress
“With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!”
1937•PG•1h 41m•6.5•Released
MusicComedyRomance
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'.
Director
George Stevens
Writer
P.G. Wodehouse, Ernest Pagano, S.K. Lauren
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English, Italian
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Fred Astaire
Jerry Halliday
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Joan Fontaine
Alyce Marshmorton
Reginald Gardiner
Keggs
Ray Noble
Reggie
Constance Collier
Lady Caroline
Montagu Love
Lord Marshmorton
Harry Watson
Albert
Jan Duggan
Miss Ruggles
Mary Gordon
Cook (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
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