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Release Date:
March 29, 1939
Original Title:
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Genres:
Drama | Music | Romance | War
Production Companies:
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
SE: Btl US: PG
Runtime: 93
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.
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Adaptation:
Dorothy Yost
Oscar Hammerstein II
Art Direction:
Van Nest Polglase
Assistant Director:
W. Argyle Nelson
Choreographer:
Hermes Pan
Costume Design:
Walter Plunkett
Irene Castle
Director:
H. C. Potter
Director of Photography:
Robert De Grasse
Editor:
William Hamilton
Makeup Artist:
Mel Berns
Music Director:
Victor Baravalle
Producer:
George Haight
Production Manager:
Pandro S. Berman
Screenplay:
Richard Sherman
Set Decoration:
Darrell Silvera
Songs:
Con Conrad
Herman Ruby
Bert Kalmar
Sound Recordist:
Richard Van Hessen
Special Effects:
Vernon L. Walker
Story:
Irene Castle
Technical Advisor:
Irene Castle
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