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70% Critic Match
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
“Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!”
7.0 / 10• 1939• 1h 33m•PG• English
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Storyline
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 & Crew
Fred Astaire
Vernon Castle
Lead
Ginger Rogers
Irene Castle
Edna May Oliver
Maggie Sutton
Walter Brennan
Walter
Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Etienne Girardot
Papa Aubel
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Foote
Rolfe Sedan
Emile Aubel
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. H. C. Potter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
