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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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7/10(36 ratings)

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.

03-29-1939
1h 33m
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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Main Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Walter

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot

Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

Mrs. Foote

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
H. C. Potter
Production:
RKO Radio Pictures
Revenue:
$1,825,000
Budget:
$1,196,000

Key Crew

Adaptation:
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay:
Richard Sherman
Adaptation:
Oscar Hammerstein II
Director:
H. C. Potter
Story:
Irene Castle

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en