poster

1939

PG (03/29/1939) (US)

Music, Romance,

1h 33m

69

User Score

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

Overview

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.

1939

69

User Score

PG (03/29/1939) (US)

Music, Romance,

1h 33m

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

Overview

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.

Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Vernon Castle

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

Irene Castle

Edna May Oliver

Edna May Oliver

Maggie Sutton

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Lew Fields

Janet Beecher

Janet Beecher

Mrs. Foote

Rolfe Sedan

Rolfe Sedan

Emile Aubel

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Student Pilot

Frances Mercer

Frances Mercer

Claire Ford

Victor Varconi

Victor Varconi

Grand Duke

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

Hotel Manager

Marge Champion

Marge Champion

Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Adjutant (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Jack Gargan

Soldier in Nightclub (uncredited)

George Irving

George Irving

Colonel's Aide (uncredited)