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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

(1939)

March 29, 1939 1h 33m
70%
TMDB Score

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.

H. C. Potter

Director

Top Billed Cast

FA

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

GR

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

EMO

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

WB

Walter Brennan

Walter

LF

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

EG

Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

JB

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

RS

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

LK

Leonid Kinskey

Artist

RS

Robert Strange

Dr. Foote

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