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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is an American biographical musical comedy, released in 1939 and directed by H.C. Potter. The film stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, and Walter Brennan. The movie is based on the stories My Husband and My Memories of Vernon Castle, by Irene Castle. The movie was adapted by Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Yost and Richard Sherman.
Original Release
03/29/1939
US Release
03/29/1939
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Directors
Writers
Richard Sherman, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Yost, Irene Castle
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Buzz Barton | Undetermined Secondary Role |
Max Barwyn | Waiter - Cafe de Paris |
Brooks Benedict | Stockbroker |
Joe Bordeaux | Undetermined Secondary Role |
Producers
Name | Role |
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George Haight | Producer |