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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

1939 • 1h33m Music, Romance

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

H. C. Potter

Screenplay

Richard Sherman

Cast

Fred Astaire

Ginger Rogers

Edna May Oliver

Release date

3/29/1939

Status

Released

Budget

$1,196,000

Revenue

$1,825,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

40