A Damsel in Distress (1919)
As funny as a Bagful of Monkeys, and a Breezy, Buoyant, Bubbling Outburst of Merriment.
Maud March, the rebellious daughter of a millionaire, goes to New York to see her sweetheart Geoffrey who left town years ago. Her aunt Carolyn wants Maud to marry her son Reggie and sends the Maud's brother Percy after her to act as chaperone. Maud, trying to escape, enters a taxi where she meets handsome composer George Bevan. The man falls in love with the young lady who, when she sees how Geoffrey has changed, soon agrees to marry George.
Director: George Archainbaud
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 12, 1919
Cast
- June Caprice - Maud Marsh
- Creighton Hale - George Bevan
- William H. Thompson - John W. Marsh
- Charlotte Granville - Mrs. Carolyn Byng
- George S. Trimble - Keggs
- Arthur Albro - Reggie Byng
- Katherine Johnston - Alice Farraday
Screenplay
- P.G. Wodehouse (Novel)
Production: Albert Capellani Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
library of congress, ucla, moma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Damsel in Distress about?
- Maud March, the rebellious daughter of a millionaire, goes to New York to see her sweetheart Geoffrey who left town years ago. Her aunt Carolyn wants Maud to marry her son Reggie and sends the Maud's brother Percy after her to act as chaperone. Maud, trying to escape, enters a taxi where she meets handsome composer George Bevan. The man falls in love with the young lady who, when she sees how Geoffrey has changed, soon agrees to marry George.
- Who directed A Damsel in Distress?
- A Damsel in Distress was directed by George Archainbaud.
- Who stars in A Damsel in Distress?
- A Damsel in Distress stars June Caprice, Creighton Hale, William H. Thompson, Charlotte Granville, George S. Trimble, Arthur Albro.
- How long is A Damsel in Distress?
- A Damsel in Distress has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Damsel in Distress?
- A Damsel in Distress is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Damsel in Distress produced?
- A Damsel in Distress was produced in United States of America.