The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!
7.0(42) 1939-03-29 93 minMusicRomance
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.
Full credits on TMDBCast & characters
Fred Astaire
as Vernon Castle
Ginger Rogers
as Irene Castle
Edna May Oliver
as Maggie Sutton
Walter Brennan
as Walter
Lew Fields
as Lew Fields
Etienne Girardot
as Papa Aubel
Janet Beecher
as Mrs. Foote
Rolfe Sedan
as Emile Aubel
Leonid Kinskey
as Artist
Robert Strange
as Dr. Foote
Douglas Walton
as Student Pilot
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Clarence Derwent
as Papa Louis
Sonny Lamont
as Charlie
Frances Mercer
as Claire Ford
Victor Varconi
as Grand Duke
Donald MacBride
as Hotel Manager
Marge Champion
as Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
as Adjutant (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
as Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)
George Irving
as Colonel's Aide (uncredited)
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Hugh McArthur
as (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
as (uncredited)
Buzz Barton
as (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
as (uncredited)
