The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)
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Title: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Original Title: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Release Date: 1939-03-29
Status: Released
Rating: 7/10 (from 37 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Music, Romance
Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
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

Janet Beecher
Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan
Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey
Artist

Robert Strange
Dr. Foote