A Damsel in Distress

Nov 19, 1937

1h 41m

★ 6.4

With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!

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'.

Genres

Music

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Jerry Halliday

Fred Astaire

George

George Burns

Gracie

Gracie Allen

Alyce Marshmorton

Joan Fontaine

Keggs

Reginald Gardiner

Reggie

Ray Noble

Lady Caroline

Constance Collier

Lord Marshmorton

Montagu Love

Albert

Harry Watson

Miss Ruggles

Jan Duggan

Cook (uncredited)

Mary Gordon

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