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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.6 / 100
1939·Biography / Drama / Musical·1h 33m

THE STORY OF VERNON AND IRENE CASTLE

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

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.

Above the Line
H.C. Potter·DirectorRichard Sherman·ScreenplayIrene Castle·StoryRobert De Grasse·Director of PhotographyCon Conrad·SongsWilliam Hamilton·Editor
Cast
Fred Astaire·Vernon CastleGinger Rogers·Irene CastleEdna May Oliver·Maggie SuttonWalter Brennan·WalterLew Fields·Lew FieldsEtienne Girardot·Papa AubelJanet Beecher·Mrs. FooteRolfe Sedan·Emile AubelLeonid Kinskey·ArtistRobert Strange·Dr. Foote
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 2
H. C. Potter·DirectorW. Argyle Nelson·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Richard Sherman·ScreenplayIrene Castle·StoryDorothy Yost·AdaptationOscar Hammerstein II·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Robert De Grasse·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Hamilton·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Con Conrad·SongsBert Kalmar·SongsVictor Baravalle·Music DirectorRichard Van Hessen·Sound RecordistHerman Ruby·Songs
Art & Design· 5
Walter Plunkett·Costume DesignIrene Castle·Costume DesignVan Nest Polglase·Art DirectionPerry Ferguson·Assistant Art DirectorDarrell Silvera·Set Decoration
Production· 2
George Haight·ProducerPandro S. Berman·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 3
Hermes Pan·ChoreographerVernon L. Walker·Special EffectsIrene Castle·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
66.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 53%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Nostalgic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a central blue background with a large yellow title. On the left, multiple small illustrations depict a man and a woman dancing in various p”

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Key Elements
Airplane
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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