The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)
Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver
Directed by H. C. Potter
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.
Runtime: 93 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music,Romance,War
Keywords: france,dancer,husband wife relationship,airplane crash
Cast
Vernon Castle
Irene Castle
Maggie Sutton
Walter
Lew Fields
Papa Aubel
Mrs. Foote
Emile Aubel
Artist
Dr. Foote
Student Pilot
Papa Louis
Charlie
Claire Ford
Grand Duke
Hotel Manager
Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Adjutant (uncredited)
Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)
Colonel's Aide (uncredited)
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Stockbroker
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Frenchman (uncredited)
Mechanic (uncredited)
Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Announcer (uncredited)
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Boy in Montage (uncredited)
Man in Montage (uncredited)
Wardrobe Man (uncredited)
French Landlady (uncredited)
Actor in 'Patria' (uncredited)
Man in Balcony (uncredited)
Singer (uncredited)
Lady Bolton (uncredited)
Train Conductor (uncredited)
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Conductor (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Colonel (uncredited)
British Sergeant (uncredited)
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Lady in Revolving Door (uncredited)
French Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Frenchman in Hotel (uncredited)
Army Pilot (uncredited)
French Singer (uncredited)
Frank (uncredited)
Movie Director (uncredited)
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British Officer (uncredited)
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Drag Dancer (uncredited)
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Recruiter (uncredited)
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Adjutant (uncredited)
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Newsboy (uncredited)
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Old Man in Montage (uncredited)
Piano Specialty (uncredited)
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Girl with Stockbrokers (uncredited)
Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
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Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)
Flower Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
Mary (uncredited)
Army Pilot (uncredited)
Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)