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A Damsel in Distress is a 1937 American English-themed Hollywood musical comedy film starring Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen and Joan Fontaine.
A Damsel in Distress: Directed by George Stevens. With Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Joan Fontaine. A betting castle staff, and a series of misunderstandings and set-ups, leads to an American entertainer and an English damsel falling in love.
- (2.4K)
- Comedy, Music, Romance
- George Stevens
- 1937-11-19
To win a marriage "pool" that has been instigated by head domestic Beggs, Albert, a young servant of the estate, forges a love letter from Alyce to American musical comedy star Jerry Halliday, whom she had met briefly in a London taxicab.
- George Stevens, Argyle Nelson
- Fred Astaire
A Damsel in Distress (1937) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
A romantic farce written by British humorist P.G. Wodehouse and based on his novel, the film features the last songs written for the screen by George Gershwin, who died during...
- (7)
- Musical, Comedy
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A betting castle staff, and a series of misunderstandings and set-ups, leads to an American entertainer and an English damsel falling in love. 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".
