The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

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Audience Score
69
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
StarringFred AstaireGinger RogersEdna May Oliver
DirectorH. C. Potter
PG 1 hr 33 minMar 29th, 1939Music, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 29th, 1939
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 24th, 2006 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,196,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,825,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:RKO Radio Pictures
biographyparis, francefrancehusband wife relationshipworld war idancingdancersingingtragic loveairplane crash

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