The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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

Directed by H. C. Potter

Produced by RKO Radio Pictures

193993 min7.0 / 10

A romantic biographical musical celebrating a husband-and-wife dance partnership that rises to fame before being shadowed by war and tragedy.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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67/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

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Surprise57

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Love70

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