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1939

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Directed by H. C. Potter
Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!

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.

Duration

1h 33m

Released

March 29, 1939

Revenue

$1,825,000

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6.9

Rating39

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Cast83

  • Fred Astaire
  • Ginger Rogers
  • Edna May Oliver
  • Walter Brennan
  • Lew Fields
  • Etienne Girardot
  • Janet Beecher
  • Rolfe Sedan
  • Leonid Kinskey

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