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.

Country

United States of America

Genre

Music, Romance

Released

29 Mar 1939

Cast

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan