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Feature film — 1939

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

7.01h 33mMusic — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 44 votes.

RKO Radio Pictures

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Director: H. C. Potter

On screen

Cast & crew

Fred Astaire as Vernon Castle

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers as Irene Castle

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver as Maggie Sutton

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Walter Brennan as Walter

Walter Brennan

Walter

Lew Fields as Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot as Papa Aubel

Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

Janet Beecher as Mrs. Foote

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan as Emile Aubel

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey as Artist

Leonid Kinskey

Artist

Robert Strange as Dr. Foote

Robert Strange

Dr. Foote

Douglas Walton as Student Pilot

Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

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Clarence Derwent

Papa Louis

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