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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, March 29 1939
85 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Fred AstaireFred Astaire
Fred Astaire was
39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Vernon Castle'.
Wed, May 10 1899 –
Mon, Jun 22 1987
Portrait of Ginger RogersGinger Rogers
Ginger Rogers was
27 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Irene Castle'.
Sun, Jul 16 1911 –
Tue, Apr 25 1995
Portrait of Edna May OliverEdna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver was
55 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Maggie Sutton'.
Thu, Nov 08 1883 –
Mon, Nov 09 1942
Portrait of Walter BrennanWalter Brennan
Walter Brennan was
44 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Walter'.
Tue, Jul 24 1894 –
Sat, Sep 21 1974
Portrait of Lew FieldsLew Fields
Lew Fields was
72 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Lew Fields'.
Tue, Jan 01 1867 –
Sun, Jul 20 1941
Portrait of Etienne GirardotEtienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot was
83 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Papa Aubel'.
Fri, Feb 22 1856 –
Fri, Nov 10 1939
Portrait of Janet BeecherJanet Beecher
Janet Beecher was
54 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Mrs. Foote'.
Mon, Oct 20 1884 –
Sat, Aug 06 1955
Portrait of Rolfe SedanRolfe Sedan
Rolfe Sedan was
43 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Emile Aubel'.
Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Wed, Sep 15 1982
Portrait of Leonid KinskeyLeonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey was
35 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Artist'.
Sat, Apr 18 1903 –
Tue, Sep 08 1998
Portrait of Robert StrangeRobert Strange
Robert Strange was
57 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Dr. Foote'.
Sat, Nov 26 1881 –
Fri, Feb 22 1952
Portrait of Douglas WaltonDouglas Walton
Douglas Walton was
28 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Student Pilot'.
Sun, Oct 16 1910 –
Wed, Nov 15 1961
Portrait of Clarence DerwentClarence Derwent
Clarence Derwent was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Papa Louis'.
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Portrait of Sonny LamontSonny Lamont
Sonny Lamont was
29 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Charlie'.
Wed, Sep 22 1909 –
Fri, Aug 18 1961
Portrait of Frances MercerFrances Mercer
Frances Mercer was
23 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Claire Ford'.
Thu, Oct 21 1915 –
Sun, Nov 12 2000
Portrait of Victor VarconiVictor Varconi
Victor Varconi was
47 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Grand Duke'.
Mon, Mar 30 1891 –
Sun, Jun 06 1976
Portrait of Donald MacBrideDonald MacBride
Donald MacBride was
49 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Hotel Manager'.
Sat, Jun 22 1889 –
Fri, Jun 21 1957
Portrait of Marge ChampionMarge Champion
Marge Champion was
19 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 02 1919 –
Wed, Oct 21 2020
Portrait of Frank FaylenFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen was
33 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Adjutant (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Portrait of Jack GarganJack Gargan
Jack Gargan was
39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Portrait of George IrvingGeorge Irving
George Irving was
64 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Colonel's Aide (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 05 1874 –
Mon, Sep 11 1961
Portrait of Hugh McArthurHugh McArthur
Hugh McArthur was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Theodore von EltzTheodore von Eltz
Theodore von Eltz was
45 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 04 1893 –
Tue, Oct 06 1964
Portrait of Buzz BartonBuzz Barton
Buzz Barton was
25 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Thu, Nov 20 1980
Portrait of Max BarwynMax Barwyn
Max Barwyn was
55 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 24 1884 –
Fri, Feb 18 1955
Portrait of Brooks BenedictBrooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict was
43 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Stockbroker'.
Wed, Feb 05 1896 –
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Joe BordeauxJoe Bordeaux
Joe Bordeaux was
53 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 08 1886 –
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Portrait of Eugene BordenEugene Borden
Eugene Borden was
42 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Frenchman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 21 1897 –
Wed, Jul 21 1971
Portrait of Lynton BrentLynton Brent
Lynton Brent was
41 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Mechanic (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 02 1897 –
Sun, Jul 12 1981
Portrait of Mary BrodelMary Brodel
Mary Brodel was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Don BrodieDon Brodie
Don Brodie was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Stage Manager (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 29 1904 –
Mon, Jan 08 2001
Portrait of Neal BurnsNeal Burns
Neal Burns was
46 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 26 1892 –
Fri, Oct 03 1969
Portrait of Tom ChattertonTom Chatterton
Tom Chatterton was
58 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 11 1881 –
Sun, Aug 17 1952
Portrait of Willis ClareWillis Clare
Willis Clare was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.
Frank Coghlan Jr. was
23 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Boy in Montage (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 15 1916 –
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Portrait of James ConatyJames Conaty
James Conaty was
43 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Man in Montage (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 13 1895 –
Sun, Dec 18 1955
Portrait of Armand CortesArmand Cortes
Armand Cortes was
58 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Wardrobe Man (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 16 1880 –
Fri, Nov 19 1948
Portrait of Adrienne D'AmbricourtAdrienne D'Ambricourt
Adrienne D'Ambricourt was
60 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'French Landlady (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 02 1878 –
Fri, Dec 06 1957
Portrait of Roy D'ArcyRoy D'Arcy
Roy D'Arcy was
45 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Actor in "Patria" (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 10 1894 –
Sat, Nov 15 1969
Portrait of Hal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson
Hal K. Dawson was
42 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Man in Balcony (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Tue, Feb 17 1987
Portrait of Dick DennisDick Dennis
Dick Dennis was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Singer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Elspeth DudgeonElspeth Dudgeon
Elspeth Dudgeon was
67 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Lady Bolton (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 04 1871 –
Sun, Dec 11 1955
Portrait of Dick ElliottDick Elliott
Dick Elliott was
52 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Train Conductor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 29 1886 –
Fri, Dec 22 1961
Portrait of Billy FraneyBilly Franey
Billy Franey was
49 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 23 1889 –
Fri, Dec 06 1940
Portrait of Dorothy GeorgeDorothy George
Dorothy George was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jack GeorgeJack George
Jack George was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Conductor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday –
Wed, Oct 29 1958
Portrait of Wesley GiraudWesley Giraud
Wesley Giraud was
20 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 01 1918 –
Wed, May 05 1993
Portrait of Eleanor HansenEleanor Hansen
Eleanor Hansen was
21 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 13 1917 –
Mon, May 27 2013
Portrait of Neal HartNeal Hart
Neal Hart was
59 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 07 1879 –
Sat, Apr 02 1949
Portrait of Ethel HaworthEthel Haworth
Ethel Haworth was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Russell HicksRussell Hicks
Russell Hicks was
43 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Colonel (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 03 1895 –
Sat, Jun 01 1957
Portrait of Leyland HodgsonLeyland Hodgson
Leyland Hodgson was
46 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'British Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 05 1892 –
Wed, Mar 16 1949
Portrait of Ida May JohnsonIda May Johnson
Ida May Johnson was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tiny JonesTiny Jones
Tiny Jones was
63 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Lady in Revolving Door (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1875 –
Fri, Mar 21 1952
Portrait of Jacques LoryJacques Lory
Jacques Lory was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'French Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dorothy LovettDorothy Lovett
Dorothy Lovett was
24 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 16 1915 –
Tue, Apr 28 1998
Portrait of Max LuckeMax Lucke
Max Lucke was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Frenchman in Hotel (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of David McdonaldDavid Mcdonald
David Mcdonald was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Army Pilot (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis MercierLouis Mercier
Louis Mercier was
38 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'French Singer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 07 1901 –
Thu, Mar 25 1993
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank Mills
Frank Mills was
48 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Frank (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of Bruce MitchellBruce Mitchell
Bruce Mitchell was
58 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Movie Director (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 15 1880 –
Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of Edmund MortimerEdmund Mortimer
Edmund Mortimer was
64 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 21 1874 –
Sun, May 21 1944
Portrait of Leonard MudieLeonard Mudie
Leonard Mudie was
55 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'British Officer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 11 1883 –
Wed, Apr 14 1965
Portrait of Esther MuirEsther Muir
Esther Muir was
36 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 11 1903 –
Tue, Aug 01 1995
Portrait of Emmett O'BrienEmmett O'Brien
Emmett O'Brien was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Drag Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor
Frank O'Connor was
57 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 11 1881 –
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Portrait of Milton OwenMilton Owen
Milton Owen was
47 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Recruiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 27 1891 –
Thu, Oct 02 1969
Portrait of Bill PattonBill Patton
Bill Patton was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve PendletonSteve Pendleton
Steve Pendleton was
30 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Adjutant (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Wed, Oct 03 1984
Portrait of Jack PerrinJack Perrin
Jack Perrin was
42 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 24 1896 –
Sun, Dec 17 1967
Portrait of Joe PolosciJoe Polosci
Joe Polosci was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Fred ReinholdFred Reinhold
Fred Reinhold was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack RichardsonJack Richardson
Jack Richardson was
68 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Old Man in Montage (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 17 1870 –
Sun, Jun 12 1960
Portrait of Jean SablonJean Sablon
Jean Sablon was
33 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Piano Specialty (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 25 1906 –
Thu, Feb 24 1994
Portrait of Jean StevensJean Stevens
Jean Stevens was
24 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 16 1914 –
Tue, Mar 03 1981
Portrait of Kay SuttonKay Sutton
Kay Sutton was
23 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Girl with Stockbrokers (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 14 1915 –
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Portrait of Fred SweeneyFred Sweeney
Fred Sweeney was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of D.H. TurnerD.H. Turner
D.H. Turner was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as '(uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellinor VanderveerEllinor Vanderveer
Ellinor Vanderveer was
51 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 04 1887 –
Thu, May 27 1976
Portrait of Allen WoodAllen Wood
Allen Wood was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Flower Delivery Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WorthingtonWilliam Worthington
William Worthington was
66 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 08 1872 –
Wed, Apr 09 1941
Portrait of Lillian YarboLillian Yarbo
Lillian Yarbo was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Mary (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 17 1905 –
Wed, Jun 12 1996
Portrait of John MeredithJohn Meredith
John Meredith was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Army Pilot (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Poppy WildePoppy Wilde
Poppy Wilde was
24 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 05 1914 –
Tue, Aug 01 2000

Crew

Portrait of H. C. PotterH. C. Potter
H. C. Potter was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Director'
Sun, Nov 13 1904 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Perry FergusonPerry Ferguson
Perry Ferguson was
37 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Assistant Art Director'
Wed, Nov 13 1901 –
Fri, Dec 27 1963
Portrait of Victor BaravalleVictor Baravalle
Victor Baravalle was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Music Director'
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Portrait of Robert De GrasseRobert De Grasse
Robert De Grasse was
39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Feb 09 1900 –
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Portrait of W. Argyle NelsonW. Argyle Nelson
W. Argyle Nelson was
37 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Assistant Director'
Wed, Aug 21 1901 –
Thu, Aug 13 1970
Portrait of Richard ShermanRichard Sherman
Richard Sherman was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Screenplay'
Sun, Jan 01 1905 –
Mon, Jan 08 1962
Portrait of George HaightGeorge Haight
George Haight was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Producer'
Wed, Feb 22 1905 –
Tue, Apr 17 1984
Portrait of William HamiltonWilliam Hamilton
William Hamilton was
45 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Editor'
Sat, Nov 11 1893 –
Mon, Aug 03 1942
Portrait of Oscar Hammerstein IIOscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II was
43 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Adaptation'
Fri, Jul 12 1895 –
Tue, Aug 23 1960
Portrait of Pandro S. BermanPandro S. Berman
Pandro S. Berman was
34 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'
Tue, Mar 28 1905 –
Sat, Jul 13 1996
Portrait of Hermes PanHermes Pan
Hermes Pan was
29 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Choreographer'
Sat, Dec 11 1909 –
Wed, Sep 19 1990
Portrait of Darrell SilveraDarrell Silvera
Darrell Silvera was
38 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Set Decoration'
Tue, Dec 18 1900 –
Fri, Jul 22 1983
Portrait of Van Nest PolglaseVan Nest Polglase
Van Nest Polglase was
40 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Aug 25 1898 –
Fri, Dec 20 1968
Portrait of Dorothy YostDorothy Yost
Dorothy Yost was
39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Adaptation'
Tue, Apr 25 1899 –
Sat, Jun 10 1967
Portrait of Walter PlunkettWalter Plunkett
Walter Plunkett was
36 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Costume Design'
Wed, Jun 04 1902 –
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Portrait of Bert KalmarBert Kalmar
Bert Kalmar was
55 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Songs'
Sun, Feb 10 1884 –
Thu, Sep 18 1947
Portrait of Irene CastleIrene Castle
Irene Castle was
45 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Story, Costume Design, Technical Advisor'
Sun, Apr 16 1893 –
Sat, Jan 25 1969
Portrait of Vernon L. WalkerVernon L. Walker
Vernon L. Walker was
44 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Special Effects'
Wed, May 02 1894 –
Sun, Mar 14 1948
Portrait of Richard Van HessenRichard Van Hessen
Richard Van Hessen was
31 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sun, Mar 01 1908 –
Wed, May 04 1966
Portrait of Herman RubyHerman Ruby
Herman Ruby was
47 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Songs'
Tue, Mar 15 1892 –
Thu, Jul 30 1959
Portrait of Con ConradCon Conrad
Con Conrad was
>> in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Songs'
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