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A Damsel in Distress(1937)
Status: Released
Date: 1937-11-19
65%
39 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
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'.
Languages: English, Italian.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,035,000.00
Revenue: $1,465,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: A Damsel in Distress
Top 10 Billed Cast
Fred Astaire
Jerry Halliday
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Joan Fontaine
Alyce Marshmorton
Reginald Gardiner
Keggs
Ray Noble
Reggie
Constance Collier
Lady Caroline
Montagu Love
Lord Marshmorton
Jan Duggan
Miss Ruggles
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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'.
Release Date
1937-11-19
Average
6.538
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!
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