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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is a 1939 American biographical musical comedy directed by H.C. Potter. The film stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, and Walter Brennan. The film is based on the stories My Husband and My Memories of Vernon Castle, by Irene Castle.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle: Directed by H.C. Potter. With Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan. The story of the dancing team who taught the world to two-step.
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- Biography, Drama, Musical
- H.C. Potter
- 1939-03-29
Irene and Vernon Castle, c. 1912. Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers and dance teachers who appeared on Broadway and in silent films in the early 20th century. They are credited with reviving the popularity of modern dancing.
Vernon and Irene Castle were an American husband-and-wife dancing team, famous as the originators of the one-step and the turkey trot. Vernon and Irene were married in 1911 and as dance partners became famous worldwide.
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle ★★★ 1939. In this, their last film together for RKO, Astaire and Rogers portray the internationally successful ballroom dancers who achieved popularity in the early 1900s.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. True story of the dancing team who taught the world to two-step. Cast & Crew. Read More. H. C. Potter. Director. Fred Astaire. Vernon Castle. Ginger Rogers. Irene Castle.
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.
