Movie

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

★ 7/10 · 42 votes 1939 1h 33m Released

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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

Fred Astaire Vernon Castle Ginger Rogers Irene Castle Edna May Oliver Maggie Sutton Walter Brennan Walter Lew Fields Lew Fields Etienne Girardot Papa Aubel