The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

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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.

Released: 1939-03-29
Genres: Music, Romance
Runtime: 1h 33m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 42 votes

Directed by H. C. Potter.

Top 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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Where to watch The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada: buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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