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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Romance Music

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

Release Date: 1939, March 29
Directors: H. C. Potter
Countries: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Cast: Robert Strange, Russell Hicks, Victor Varconi, Jack Gargan, Frank Coghlan Jr., Frank Faylen, Brooks Benedict, Tom Chatterton, Dick Elliott, Frank O'Connor, Fred Astaire, Leonid Kinskey

Overview:

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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