“The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle” (Movie review-3/31/39)

Microfiche-New York Times archives, McHenry Library, U.C. Santa Cruz | 3/31/39 | Frank S. Nugent

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

Ping. I’ll wager this is the only Fred and Ginger movie in which Fred’s character dies at the end.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Perhaps. The only movie I recall Fred Astaire’s character dying in is the very depressing post-apocalyptic “On the Beach.” Of course, everybody dies in it.

[wtc911]

In the early eighties a theater on West 57th Street in Mnhattan ran a week of Astaire/Rogers movies. I’ve always liked them but the impact of seeing them on the big screen was truly magical.

[CougarGA7]

Also tonight, Campbell Playhouse presents Showboat for your listening pleasure.