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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. When Vernon Castle, a vaudeville clown, meets Irene Foote, a dancing legend is born - but tragedy is waiting in the wings.

Contributors

Vernon Castle:
Fred Astaire
Irene Castle:
Ginger Rogers
Maggie Sutton:
Edna May Oliver
Lew Fields:
Lew Fields
Papa Aubel:
Etienne Girardot
Mrs Foote:
Janet Beecher
Director:
HC Potter
Producer:
George Haight

BBC Two England

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