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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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

1939★ 7.0 · 421h 33mMusicRomance

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

Walter Brennan
as Walter

Ginger Rogers
as Irene Castle

Fred Astaire
as Vernon Castle

Leonid Kinskey
as Artist

Lynton Brent
as Mechanic (uncredited)

George Irving
as Colonel's Aide (uncredited)

Russell Hicks
as Colonel (uncredited)

Frank Faylen
as Adjutant (uncredited)

Donald MacBride
as Hotel Manager

Joe Bordeaux
as (uncredited)

Jack Perrin
as (uncredited)

Dick Elliott
as Train Conductor (uncredited)

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Release date: 1939-03-29

Budget: $1,196,000

Revenue: $1,825,000

Runtime: 1h 33m

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MusicRomance

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