TMDb Rating
6.5/10
37 verified votes
A Damsel in Distress (1937)
MusicComedyRomance
101 min
"With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!"
Plot Summary
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'.
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Keywords to include
MusicComedyRomanceGeorge StevensFred AstaireGeorge Burns1937
Director
George Stevens
Top Cast
Fred AstaireGeorge BurnsGracie AllenJoan FontaineReginald Gardiner
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