The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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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.
Cast
Fred AstaireVernon Castle
Ginger RogersIrene Castle
Edna May OliverMaggie Sutton
Walter BrennanWalter
Lew FieldsLew Fields
Etienne GirardotPapa Aubel
Janet BeecherMrs. Foote
Rolfe SedanEmile Aubel
Leonid KinskeyArtist
Robert StrangeDr. Foote
Douglas WaltonStudent PilotClarence DerwentPapa Louis
Crew
DirectorH. C. Potter
Details
Release DateMarch 29, 1939
Budget$1,196,000
Revenue$1,825,000
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosRKO Radio Pictures
