The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!

In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.

Date of release
1939-03-29
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (43)
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Music, Romance
Director
H. C. Potter

Casting

  • Fred Astaire — Vernon Castle
  • Ginger Rogers — Irene Castle
  • Edna May Oliver — Maggie Sutton
  • Walter Brennan — Walter
  • Lew Fields — Lew Fields
  • Etienne Girardot — Papa Aubel
  • Janet Beecher — Mrs. Foote
  • Rolfe Sedan — Emile Aubel
  • Leonid Kinskey — Artist
  • Robert Strange — Dr. Foote
  • Douglas Walton — Student Pilot
  • Clarence Derwent — Papa Louis

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