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'.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
39 audience votes
Key crew
- S.K. LaurenScreenplay
- Ernest PaganoScreenplay
- P.G. WodehouseScreenplay
- George StevensDirector
- George GershwinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Fred AstaireJerry Halliday
- George BurnsGeorge
- Gracie AllenGracie
- Joan FontaineAlyce Marshmorton
- Reginald GardinerKeggs
- Ray NobleReggie
- Constance CollierLady Caroline
- Montagu LoveLord Marshmorton
- Harry WatsonAlbert
- Jan DugganMiss Ruggles
- Mary GordonCook (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
dancinglondon, englandarranged marriagemusicalballroom dancingsecretarysingingblack and whiteclass differencesaristocrat