The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Name: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Genre: Music, Romance
Released: 1939-03-29
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan, Lew Fields

1939·Movie·PG·93 min·★ 7.0(42)

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“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.

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About The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is a 1939 English-language music and romance film directed by H. C. Potter. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 29, 1939, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: H. C. Potter
Writers: Richard Sherman, Irene Castle
Release date: March 29, 1939
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: RKO Radio Pictures

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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle cast & crew

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was directed by H. C. Potter and written by Richard Sherman and Irene Castle.

The cast features 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, and Etienne Girardot as Papa Aubel.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert De Grasse and it was produced by George Haight.

Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle worth watching?

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music and romance, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is worth a place on your watchlist.

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