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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

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on BBC Two England

Musical biopic starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - the first of three Fred Astaire films this week.
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)
(Postponed from 6 January)
(The Sky's the Limit is tomorrow at 2pm)

Contributors

Director:
H.C. Potter
Vernon Castle:
Fred Astaire
Irene Castle:
Ginger Rogers
Source: Radio Times

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