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.
Acting
Rogers' raw grief in the final scene — no dialogue needed
Costume
Irene Castle herself approved every gown
Direction
Potter lets the dancing breathe, then rips it away
Director
H. C. Potter
Fred Astaire
Vernon Castle
Ginger Rogers
Irene Castle
Edna May Oliver
Maggie Sutton
Walter Brennan
Walter
Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Etienne Girardot
Papa Aubel
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Foote
Leonid Kinskey
Artist
Robert Strange
Dr. Foote
Douglas Walton
Student Pilot
Sonny Lamont
Charlie
Frances Mercer
Claire Ford
Victor Varconi
Grand Duke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Irene Castle served as technical advisor and hated that Rogers wore heels — she always danced in flat shoes.
The Castles popularized the foxtrot and made ballroom dancing respectable for the middle class — this film was nostalgia for a world already lost to WWII.
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