
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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.
Release Date: 1939-03-29
Music
Romance
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Casts

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