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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

69.86% | March 29, 1939 | Drama, Music, Romance, War

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.

Featured Crew

H. C. Potter
Director
Richard Sherman
Screenplay
Oscar Hammerstein II
Adaptation

Cast

Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Vernon Castle
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Irene Castle
Edna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver
Maggie Sutton
Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Lew Fields

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