The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

03/29/1939 1h 33m

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

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Fred Astaire

as Vernon Castle

Born 05/10/1899

Died 06/22/1987, age

Ginger Rogers

as Irene Castle

Born 07/16/1911

Died 04/25/1995, age

Edna May Oliver

as Maggie Sutton

Born 11/08/1883

Died 11/09/1942, age

Walter Brennan

as Walter

Born 07/24/1894

Died 09/21/1974, age

Janet Beecher

as Mrs. Foote

Born 10/20/1884

Died 08/06/1955, age

Douglas Walton

as Student Pilot

Born 10/16/1910

Died 11/15/1961, age

Marge Champion

as Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)

Born 09/02/1919

Died 10/21/2020, age