dancing,london, england,arranged marriage,musical,ballroom dancing,secretary,singing,black and white,class differences,aristocrat

A Damsel in Distress (1937)

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

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 & Crew

Director
George Stevens
  • Profile picture of Fred Astaire
    Jerry Halliday Fred Astaire
  • Profile picture of George Burns
    George George Burns
  • Profile picture of Gracie Allen
    Gracie Gracie Allen
  • Profile picture of Joan Fontaine
    Alyce Marshmorton Joan Fontaine
  • Profile picture of Reginald Gardiner
    Keggs Reginald Gardiner
  • Profile picture of Ray Noble
    Reggie Ray Noble
  • Profile picture of Constance Collier
    Lady Caroline Constance Collier
  • Profile picture of Montagu Love
    Lord Marshmorton Montagu Love

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Keywords

  • dancing
  • london, england
  • arranged marriage
  • musical
  • ballroom dancing
  • secretary
  • singing
  • black and white
  • class differences
  • aristocrat