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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.Loosely based upon P.G. Wodehouse's 1919 novel of the same name, and the 1928 stage play written by Wodehouse and Ian Hay, it has music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, and was directed by George Stevens, the second (and last) Astaire ...
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.
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- Comedy, Music, Romance
- George Stevens
- 1937-11-19
A Damsel in Distress was the first Astaire movie to lose money at the box office. Modern sources add Pearl Amatore and Jac George (Madrigal singers) and Monte Blue to the cast. Modern sources also list Ralph Brooks's role as (Sightseer). Wodehouse's novel was first filmed in 1920 by Albert Capellani Productions.
- George Stevens, Argyle Nelson
- Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire sails across the pond to meet damsel in distress Joan Fontaine and delightful (if unlikely) dance partners George Burns and Gracie Allen in a mu...
A Damsel in Distress (1937) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Menu. Movies. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most ...
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". After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau (bumping into ...
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Written by CinemaSerf on June 20, 2022. 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 ...
