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Singin' in the Rain (1952),
Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly, rated G
What a
Glorious Feeling!
  Starring:
Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd
Charisse, Douglas Fowley, Rita Moreno, Dawn Addams
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"Gee, I'm glad you
turned up, we've been looking inside every cake in town." -
Cosmo
Why watch this?
I had a wide smile from beginning-to-end during this
acclaimed musical.
Plot Summary:
This musical centers on Hollywood's tumultuous transition from
silent films to talking pictures. Silent movie idol Don
Lockwood, along with his onscreen partner Lina Lamont, face the
challenge of adapting to the new technology, especially when
Lina's voice proves unsuitable for sound films. An aspiring
actress named Kathy Selden enters their lives, becoming integral
to their career aspirations.
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Dad's Preview:
This will forever be the lofty standard by which musicals are
compared, and with good reasons. The songs are catchy and fun. The dance
numbers are extravagant. The leads are endearing and clearly
having a good time. This was not Hollywood's first musical, but
it is one of the best. I was really impressed with
Debbie Reynold's dance skills - she tore it up. I also sit in awe
of Gene Kelly - what an graceful athlete! He glides on air and
is sublime to watch. |
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Metro-Goodwyn-Mayer;
Loew's Inc. |
