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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!

  • Mar 29, 1939
  • 1h 33m
  • PG

7.0/10

TMDB user score
44 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is a 1939 music and romance film directed by H. C. Potter. Its leading cast includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Edna May Oliver. It runs for 1 hour 33 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 33 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.0/10 from 44 TMDB votes

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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
  • Douglas Walton Student Pilot
  • Clarence Derwent Papa Louis
  • Sonny Lamont Charlie
  • Frances Mercer Claire Ford
  • Victor Varconi Grand Duke
  • Donald MacBride Hotel Manager
  • Marge Champion Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
  • Frank Faylen Adjutant (uncredited)

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