A Damsel in Distress (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1937, A Damsel in Distress is a comedy, romance and music film directed by George Stevens, running about 101 minutes. “With Sword in Hand He Goes to the Head of the Clash!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. A Damsel in Distress stars Fred Astaire as Jerry Halliday, Joan Fontaine as Alyce Marshmorton, George Burns as George and Gracie Allen as Gracie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Damsel in Distress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Damsel in Distress page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Damsel in Distress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Damsel in Distress (1937)?
- In US, A Damsel in Distress is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Damsel in Distress worth watching?
- A Damsel in Distress holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Damsel in Distress?
- A Damsel in Distress stars Fred Astaire, Joan Fontaine, George Burns, Gracie Allen and Reginald Gardiner.
- When was A Damsel in Distress released?
- A Damsel in Distress was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.