The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle 1939

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: H. C. Potter
Written by: Richard Sherman
Runtime: 93 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!
Cast:
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Vernon Castle 
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Irene Castle 
Edna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver
Maggie Sutton 
Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Walter 
Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Lew Fields 
Etienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot
Papa Aubel