The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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.

Details

Cast

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Walter Brennan

Walter

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Etienne Girardot

Papa Aubel

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Leonid Kinskey

Artist

Robert Strange

Dr. Foote

Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

Clarence Derwent

Papa Louis

Sonny Lamont

Charlie

Frances Mercer

Claire Ford

Victor Varconi

Grand Duke

Donald MacBride

Hotel Manager

Marge Champion

Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Adjutant (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)

George Irving

Colonel's Aide (uncredited)