Movie

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Released: March 29, 1939 (1939)

Runtime: 93 minutes

Genres: Music, Romance

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Etienne Girardot as Papa Aubel
Age at release: 83
Lew Fields as Lew Fields
Age at release: 72
Robert Strange as Dr. Foote
Age at release: 57
Edna May Oliver as Maggie Sutton
Age at release: 55
Janet Beecher as Mrs. Foote
Age at release: 54
Walter Brennan as Walter
Age at release: 44
Rolfe Sedan as Emile Aubel
Age at release: 43
Fred Astaire as Vernon Castle
Age at release: 39
Leonid Kinskey as Artist
Age at release: 35
Ginger Rogers as Irene Castle
Age at release: 27

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George Irving as Colonel's Aide (uncredited)
Age at release: 64
Max Barwyn as (uncredited)
Age at release: 55
Joe Bordeaux as (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
Donald MacBride as Hotel Manager
Age at release: 49
Victor Varconi as Grand Duke
Age at release: 47
Theodore von Eltz as (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
Brooks Benedict as Stockbroker
Age at release: 43
Eugene Borden as Frenchman (uncredited)
Age at release: 42
Lynton Brent as Mechanic (uncredited)
Age at release: 41
Jack Gargan as Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)
Age at release: 39
Don Brodie as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Age at release: 34
Frank Faylen as Adjutant (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
Sonny Lamont as Charlie
Age at release: 29
Douglas Walton as Student Pilot
Age at release: 28
Buzz Barton as (uncredited)
Age at release: 25
Frances Mercer as Claire Ford
Age at release: 23
Marge Champion as Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Age at release: 19
Clarence Derwent as Papa Louis
Age at release: Unknown
Hugh McArthur as (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Mary Brodel as Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown