The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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.

Cast

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

Etienne Girardot

as Papa Aubel

Janet Beecher

as Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan

as Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey

as Artist

Robert Strange

as Dr. Foote

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