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A Damsel in Distress
1937
· Movie
· 101 min
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MEANRANK
68/100
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A young American man traveling in England encounters an aristocratic young lady in a difficult situation and immediately comes to her aid. He becomes infatuated with her and, despite the vast social gulf between them, repeatedly finds opportunities to assist her through a series of comedic mishaps and obstacles, hoping to win her affection.
Details
- Director
- George Stevens
- Writers
- Ernest Pagano, P.G. Wodehouse, S.K. Lauren
- Based on
- a work by P.G. Wodehouse, P.G. Wodehouse
- Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Released
- 19 November 1937
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rated
- PG
- Budget
- $1.0M
- Box office
- $1.5M
- Awards
- 0 wins, 1 nomination
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| 10th Academy Awards 1938 | Best Production Design | Carroll Clark | Nominee |
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10th Academy Awards
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| Best Production Design | Carroll Clark | Nominee |