A Damsel in Distress (1937)

6.5/10 101 min Music Comedy Romance

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'.

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

Jan Duggan

Miss Ruggles

Mary Gordon

Cook (uncredited)

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