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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Poster for The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
H. C. Potter
  • Profile picture of Fred Astaire
    Vernon Castle Fred Astaire
  • Profile picture of Ginger Rogers
    Irene Castle Ginger Rogers
  • Profile picture of Edna May Oliver
    Maggie Sutton Edna May Oliver
  • Profile picture of Walter Brennan
    Walter Walter Brennan
  • Profile picture of Lew Fields
    Lew Fields Lew Fields
  • Profile picture of Etienne Girardot
    Papa Aubel Etienne Girardot
  • Profile picture of Janet Beecher
    Mrs. Foote Janet Beecher
  • Profile picture of Rolfe Sedan
    Emile Aubel Rolfe Sedan

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