The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

1939

PG

1h 33m

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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.

Directors

Writers

Dorothy Yost(adaptation by)
Richard Sherman(screenplay by)
Oscar Hammerstein II(adaptation by)
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Fred Astaire
Vernon Castle
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Ginger Rogers
Irene Castle
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Edna May Oliver
Maggie Sutton
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Lew Fields
Lew Fields
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Janet Beecher
Mrs. Foote
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Rolfe Sedan
Emile Aubel
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Douglas Walton
Student Pilot
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Frances Mercer
Claire Ford
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Victor Varconi
Grand Duke
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Donald MacBride
Hotel Manager
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Marge Champion
Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Frank Faylen
Adjutant (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

Dorothy Yost(adaptation by)
Richard Sherman(screenplay by)
Oscar Hammerstein II(adaptation by)

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Release date

March 29, 1939 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

RKO Radio Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$1,196,000

Gross worldwide

$1,825,000

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