The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies!

93 min★ 6.9 · 3,008 votes

• Biography
• Drama
• Musical

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.

Release date

March 29, 1939

Country of origin

United States

Budget

$1,196,000

Box office

$1,825,000