A Damsel in Distress

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

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

as Jerry Halliday

George Burns

George Burns

as George

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

as Gracie

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

as Alyce Marshmorton

Reginald Gardiner

Reginald Gardiner

as Keggs

Ray Noble

Ray Noble

as Reggie

Constance Collier

Constance Collier

as Lady Caroline

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

as Lord Marshmorton

Harry Watson

Harry Watson

as Albert

Jan Duggan

Jan Duggan

as Miss Ruggles

Reviews

CinemaSerf

There is something oddly static about this self adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's comedy romance. Joan Fontaine is "Lady Alyce" an heiress who casually meets visiting dancer/composer Fred Astaire ("Jerry") on a trip to London. Their romance is soon smouldering (well, as much as anything actually smould...

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