A Damsel in Distress
“With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!”
Synopsis
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'.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.42x
+$430K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- S.K. Lauren, Ernest Pagano, P.G. Wodehouse
- Original Score
- George Gershwin
- Original Title
- A Damsel in Distress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
S.K. Lauren, Ernest Pagano, P.G. Wodehouse, Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin
Joseph H. August
Henry Berman
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
S.K. Lauren
Screenplay
Ernest Pagano
Screenplay
P.G. Wodehouse
Screenplay
George Stevens
Director
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Henry Berman
Editor
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Damsel in Distress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Damsel in Distress about?
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'.
Who directed A Damsel in Distress?
A Damsel in Distress was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in A Damsel in Distress?
The principal cast of A Damsel in Distress includes Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Joan Fontaine, Reginald Gardiner.
When was A Damsel in Distress released and how long is it?
A Damsel in Distress was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Damsel in Distress?
A Damsel in Distress had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (1.42 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for A Damsel in Distress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Damsel in Distress was composed by George Gershwin.
Is A Damsel in Distress based on a book or true story?
A Damsel in Distress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P.G. Wodehouse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Damsel in Distress?
A Damsel in Distress holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).