The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
(1939)

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

Released: 1939-03-29

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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.

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Fred Astaire

as Vernon Castle

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Ginger Rogers

as Irene Castle

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Lew Fields

as Lew Fields

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Janet Beecher

as Mrs. Foote

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Rolfe Sedan

as Emile Aubel

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Douglas Walton

as Student Pilot

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Frances Mercer

as Claire Ford

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Victor Varconi

as Grand Duke

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Donald MacBride

as Hotel Manager

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Marge Champion

as Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)

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Frank Faylen

as Adjutant (uncredited)

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Jack Gargan

as Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)

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George Irving

as Colonel's Aide (uncredited)

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Pandro S. Berman

Executive In Charge Of Production

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Perry Ferguson

Assistant Art Director

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Hermes Pan

Choreographer

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Walter Plunkett

Costume Design

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Irene Castle

Costume Design

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Victor Baravalle

Music Director

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Robert De Grasse

Director of Photography

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W. Argyle Nelson

Assistant Director

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Richard Van Hessen

Sound Recordist

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