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

Status

Released

Release date

March 29, 1939

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast

Sonny Lamont,Neal Hart,Victor Varconi,Janet Beecher,Lynton Brent,Jacques Lory,George Irving,Jack George,Max Barwyn,Joe Polosciand 73 more

Director

H. C. Potter

Writer

Dorothy Yost,Irene Castle,Richard Sherman,Oscar Hammerstein II

Producer

George Haight

Cinematography

Robert De Grasse

Budget

$1,196,000

Revenue

$1,825,000

IMDb

tt0031983