

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
"Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!"
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$1.2M
$1,196,000
Revenue
$1.8M
$1,825,000
Languages
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Key Crew

H. C. Potter
Director

Irene Castle
Story
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)