A Damsel in Distress (1937)
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'.
Director:
George Stevens
Writers:
P.G. Wodehouse, Ernest Pagano, S.K. Lauren.
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Fred Astaire as Jerry Halliday |
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George Burns as George |
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Gracie Allen as Gracie |
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Joan Fontaine as Alyce Marshmorton |
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Reginald Gardiner as Keggs |
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Ray Noble as Reggie |
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Constance Collier as Lady Caroline |
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Montagu Love as Lord Marshmorton |
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Harry Watson as Albert |
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Jan Duggan as Miss Ruggles |
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Mary Gordon as Cook (uncredited) |
| Writing | P.G. Wodehouse | Screenplay |
| Writing | Ernest Pagano | Screenplay |
| Directing | George Stevens | Director |
| Writing | S.K. Lauren | Screenplay |
| Writing | P.G. Wodehouse | Novel |
| Writing | P.G. Wodehouse | Musical |
| Production | Pandro S. Berman | Producer |
| Art | Van Nest Polglase | Art Direction |
| Crew | Vernon L. Walker | Special Effects |
| Editing | Henry Berman | Editor |
| Sound | George Gershwin | Songs |
| Crew | Hermes Pan | Choreographer |
| Writing | Ira Gershwin | Lyricist |
| Art | Darrell Silvera | Set Dresser |
| Sound | George Gershwin | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Ray Noble | Music Arranger |
| Art | Carroll Clark | Assistant Art Director |
| Camera | Joseph H. August | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Victor Baravalle | Music Director |
| Sound | Robert Russell Bennett | Music Arranger |
| Sound | Earl A. Wolcott | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | George Bassman | Music Arranger |
| Directing | W. Argyle Nelson | Assistant Director |