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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle poster cover

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle(1939)

PG03/29/1939 (US)DramaMusicRomanceWar1h 33m
70%

Movie Score

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

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

Movie Cast

Fred Astaire photo

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers photo

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver photo

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Lew Fields photo

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Janet Beecher photo

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan photo

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Douglas Walton photo

Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$1,196,000.00

Revenue$1,825,000.00

Production CompanyRKO Radio Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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