The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) is a music film, directed by H. C. Potter. It stars Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle Is About
1911. Vernon Castle is a comic playing small parts in vaudeville. Irene Foote is a young woman who wants the stage. They meet, they marry, and they give up comedy to dance together. Unable to get work in New York, they go to Paris. An agent sees them rehearse and everything changes. Within a few years they are the best-known dancing couple in the world, with steps named after them. Then the war comes and Vernon goes off to fly. H. C. Potter directs; ninety-three minutes, with Fred Astaire as Vernon and Ginger Rogers as Irene. It is based on the real couple, and Irene Castle advised on the production. It was the last film Astaire and Rogers made together at RKO.
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What is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle about?
1911. Vernon Castle is a comic playing small parts in vaudeville.
Where can I watch The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle come out?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was released in 1939.
Who directed The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was directed by H. C. Potter.
Who stars in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan.
What is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle's rating?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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