The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

In 1911, a chance encounter between minor stage comic Vernon Castle and aspiring dancer Irene Foote sets off a whirlwind romance that takes them from comedy to dance stardom. As they navigate their rise to fame in Paris, World War I looms on the horizon, threatening to upend their lives forever - for Vernon becomes a Royal Flying Corps pilot, while Irene trades her dancing shoes for patriotic movie serials. Theirs is a story of love, talent, and tragedy, as they face the ultimate challenge: survival against all odds.