The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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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.
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.53x
+$629K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sherman
- Original Title
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
Richard Sherman, Dorothy Yost, Oscar Hammerstein II, Irene Castle
Robert De Grasse
William Hamilton
George Haight
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Sherman
Screenplay
H. C. Potter
Director
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Irene Castle
Costume Design
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
George Haight
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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What is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle about?
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.
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 principal cast of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan, Lew Fields.
When was The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle released and how long is it?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (1.53 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).