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.
Directed by H. C. Potter
dancing
husband wife relationship
dancer
france
paris, france
world war i
fighter pilot
biography
ballroom dancing
tragic love
airplane crash
singing
dance team
eve of world war i
husband and wife act
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.4 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
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
Sonny Lamont
Charlie
Crew
H. C. Potter
Director
Dorothy Yost
Adaptation
Oscar Hammerstein II
Adaptation
Irene Castle
Story
Pandro S. Berman
Executive In Charge Of Production
Hermes Pan
Choreographer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Irene Castle
Costume Design
Vernon L. Walker
Special Effects
Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Irene Castle
Technical Advisor
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
Rosie
8.0★ · 11/19/24
Sobbing rn
Sobbing rn
Alex
4.9★ · 07/25/21
If Fred and Ginger dance in a movie, I like that movie! Can’t really defend this beyond that.
If Fred and Ginger dance in a movie, I like that movie! Can’t really defend this beyond that.
Kayssano
7.0★ · 04/19/26
Gloria
6.0★ · 01/27/26
Michaela
5.0★ · 03/02/24
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