The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

1939
1h 33m
7.0

7.0/10

41 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $1,196,000

Revenue: $1,825,000

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date March 29, 1939
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0031983

Cast

Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan

Walter

Lew Fields
Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

Janet Beecher
Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan
Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey

Artist

Robert Strange
Robert Strange

Dr. Foote

Douglas Walton
Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

Clarence Derwent
Clarence Derwent

Papa Louis

Key Crew

H. C. Potter
Director
Richard Sherman
Screenplay
George Haight
Producer