The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

(1939)Directed by H. C. Potter93 min · PGMusic, Romance
Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!

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.

Fred Astaireas Vernon Castle
Ginger Rogersas Irene Castle
Edna May Oliveras Maggie Sutton
Lew Fieldsas Lew Fields
Etienne Girardotas Papa Aubel
Janet Beecheras Mrs. Foote
Rolfe Sedanas Emile Aubel
Robert Strangeas Dr. Foote
Douglas Waltonas Student Pilot
CDClarence Derwentas Papa Louis
Sonny Lamontas Charlie
Frances Merceras Claire Ford
Victor Varconias Grand Duke
Donald MacBrideas Hotel Manager
Marge Championas Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Frank Faylenas Adjutant (uncredited)
Jack Garganas Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)
George Irvingas Colonel's Aide (uncredited)
Hugh McArthuras (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltzas (uncredited)
Buzz Bartonas (uncredited)
Max Barwynas (uncredited)