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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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THE STORY OF VERNON AND IRENE CASTLE

"Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!"

19391h 33m7.0 TMDb

Directed by H. C. Potter

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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.

Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Walter

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot

Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

Janet Beecher

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.1
Complexity7.6
Humor5.3
Realism7.2
Action4.2
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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