A Damsel in Distress
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A Damsel in Distress

(1937)Directed by George Stevens101 min · PGMusic, Comedy, Romance
“With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!”

The staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on whom Lady Alyce Marshmorton (Joan Fontaine) will marry, and young Albert has put his money on a "Mr. X." When Alyce is confined to the castle after a scandal in London, Albert sends for Jerry Halliday (Fred Astaire) to protect his wager. George Stevens directs, with Gershwin songs and George Burns and Gracie Allen along for the ride, while Jerry has to decide what he is really doing there.

Fred Astaireas Jerry Halliday
George Burnsas George
Gracie Allenas Gracie
Joan Fontaineas Alyce Marshmorton
Ray Nobleas Reggie
Constance Collieras Lady Caroline
Montagu Loveas Lord Marshmorton
Jan Dugganas Miss Ruggles
Mary Gordonas Cook (uncredited)