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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Musical biopic starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

A dancing legend is born when Vernon Castle, a clown in a vaudeville show, meets Irene Foote. But tragedy is waiting in the wings.
Review page 47.
(1939, U) (BW)
(Fred Astaire stars in "The Sky's the Limit" tomorrow at 12 noon)

Contributors

Director:
H.C. Potter
Vernon Castle:
Fred Astaire
Irene Castle:
Ginger Rogers
Maggie Sutton:
Edna May Oliver
Walter:
Walter Brennan
Lew Fields:
Lew Fields
Papa Aubel:
Etienne Girardot
Mrs Foote:
Janet Beecher
Source: Radio Times

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