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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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.
1939
93 min
7.0
Music / Romance
Genres
Music / Romance
Runtime
93 min
Year
1939
Director
H. C. Potter
Writers
Richard Sherman
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures

Top Billed 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
Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Etienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot
Papa Aubel
Janet Beecher
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Foote
Rolfe Sedan
Emile Aubel
Leonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey
Artist
Robert Strange
Robert Strange
Dr. Foote

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