The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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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.

6.9 93 min

Type:

Movie

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama, Music, Romance, War

Release:

1939-03-29

Year:

1939

Director:

Van Nest Polglase

Production:

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast:

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan, Lew Fields, Etienne Girardot, Janet Beecher, Rolfe Sedan, Leonid Kinskey, Robert Strange

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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