The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

6.9

1939-03-29

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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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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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.

Released

1939-03-29

Runtime

93

Director

H. C. Potter

Budget

$1196000

Revenue

$1825000

Genres

Music

Romance

Language

English

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

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    Walter Brennan

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    Lew Fields

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    Janet Beecher

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    Rolfe Sedan

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    Leonid Kinskey

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    Robert Strange

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    Douglas Walton

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    Clarence Derwent

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    Sonny Lamont

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    Frances Mercer

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    Victor Varconi

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    George Irving

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    Buzz Barton

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    Brooks Benedict

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    Joe Bordeaux

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    Eugene Borden

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    Lynton Brent

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    Mary Brodel

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    Don Brodie

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    Neal Burns

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    Tom Chatterton

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    Willis Clare

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    Frank Coghlan Jr.

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    James Conaty

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    Adrienne D'Ambricourt

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    Eleanor Hansen

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    Ethel Haworth

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    David Mcdonald

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    Louis Mercier

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    Frank Mills

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    Bruce Mitchell

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    Edmund Mortimer

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    Leonard Mudie

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    Frank O'Connor

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    Milton Owen

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    Bill Patton

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    Jack Perrin

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    Joe Polosci

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    Fred Reinhold

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    Jean Sablon

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    Jean Stevens

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    Kay Sutton

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    Fred Sweeney

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    Ellinor Vanderveer

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    Allen Wood

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    William Worthington

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    Lillian Yarbo

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    John Meredith

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    Poppy Wilde

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