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Release, runtime and language
1937 · 101 mins · English
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Directed by
George Stevens
Starring
Fred Astaire, Joan Fontaine, Reginald Gardiner, Constance Collier, George Burns, Mary Gordon

Lady Alyce Marshmorton is under pressure to marry, and the staff at Tottney Castle place bets on her choice, with young Albert wagering on the mysterious “Mr. X”. When Alyce travels to London to meet a suitor, the castle confines her to prevent scandal. Determined to protect his wager, Albert enlists Jerry to assist Alyce, while swords are drawn and the clash begins.

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