The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

1939

93 min

7.0

Ends at

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.

Budget

$1,196,000

Genre

Music, Romance

Director

H. C. Potter

Country

United States of America

Cast & Crew

Fred Astaire

Ginger Rogers

Edna May Oliver

Walter Brennan

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot

Janet Beecher

Rolfe Sedan

Leonid Kinskey

Robert Strange

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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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.

  • Fred Astaire

  • Ginger Rogers

  • Edna May Oliver

  • Walter Brennan

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