The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!
1939-03-29 | 93 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Fred AstaireVernon Castle
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Ginger RogersIrene Castle
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Edna May OliverMaggie Sutton
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Walter BrennanWalter
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Lew FieldsLew Fields
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Etienne GirardotPapa Aubel
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Janet BeecherMrs. Foote
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Rolfe SedanEmile Aubel
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Leonid KinskeyArtist
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Robert StrangeDr. Foote
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Douglas WaltonStudent Pilot
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Sonny LamontCharlie
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Frances MercerClaire Ford
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Victor VarconiGrand Duke
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Donald MacBrideHotel Manager
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Marge ChampionIrene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Frank FaylenAdjutant (uncredited)
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George IrvingColonel's Aide (uncredited)
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