The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

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Movie · Music, Romance · 1h 33m · Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB · Released March 29, 1939

Overview

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.

Directed by H. C. Potter

Cast

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

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