Last night, we watched an old movie called A Damsel in Distress. It features a story by Wodehouse, music by Gershwin, and Mr. Astaire as a hapless American who falls in love with Lady Alyce, a British aristocrat played by Joan Fontaine.
My sister and I really enjoyed it. There’s not a lot to say about the story—it’s just a delightful rom-com that is determinedly not serious, only 100% Wodehousian boisterous fluff. If you just want to unwind with some old-fashioned corny humor and toe-tapping swing music, this is the movie for you. I hear there’s also an original novel that can be read. But then you’d miss this:
I had no idea this existed! Will definitely have to look for it.
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Book was published in 1919 – the same year as the first Jeeves & Wooster novel….. [grin]
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ooooh! Thanks for the recommendation Marian! My sister and I have a Sunday Night Movie ritual and it is always a hassle finding something we both will like! This seems perfect! We love Musicals!
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Aw fun! Hope you enjoy it π
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