The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle(1939)

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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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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.

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Director
H. C. Potter
Writer
Richard Sherman
Release Date
March 29, 1939
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Budget
$1,196,000
Revenue
$1,825,000

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

R

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey

Leonid Kinskey

Artist

Robert Strange

Robert Strange

Dr. Foote

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

C

Clarence Derwent

Papa Louis

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