Singin' in the Rain (1952) Movie Overview

Singin’ in the Rain is a 1952 comedy musical film starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and Jean Hagen and directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, with Kelly also providing the choreography. It offers a comic depiction of Hollywood, and its transition from silent films to “talkies.” Although it was a big hit when first released, it was not accorded its legendary status by contemporary critics. It is now frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made,[1] topping the AFI’s 100 Years of Musicals list, and ranking fifth in its updated list of the greatest American films in 2007. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) was a popular silent film star with humble roots as a singer, dancer, and stunt man. Don barely tolerates his vapid, shallow leading lady, Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), though their studio, Monumental Pictures, links them romantically to increase their popularity. Lina herself is convinced they are in love, despite Don’s protestations otherwise. One day, to escape from overenthusiastic fans, Don jumps into a passing car driven by Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds). She drops him off, but not before claiming to be a stage actress and sneering at his undignified accomplishments. Later, at a party, the head of Don’s studio, R.F. Simpson (Millard Mitchell), shows a short demonstration of a talking picture, but his guests are unimpressed. To Don’s amusement and Kathy’s embarrassment, she pops out of a mock cake right in front of him as part of the entertainment; Kathy, it turns out, is only a chorus girl. Furious, she throws a real cake at him, only to hit Lina right in the face. Later, after weeks of searching, Don makes up with Kathy after he finds her working in another Monumental Pictures production, and they begin to fall in love. Source

• Singin' in the Rain Movie Details
• Tagline: Singin' Swingin' Glorious Feelin' Technicolor Musical
• Country: USA
• Run Time: 103 min
• Genre: Comedy , Musical , Romance

• Cast Overview
• Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood
• Donald O'Connor as Cosmo Brown
• Debbie Reynolds as Kathy Selden
• Jean Hagen as Lina Lamont
• Millard Mitchell as R.F. Simpson
• Cyd Charisse as Dancer

Singin' in the Rain Movie Overview – Yahoo Movies

Singin in the Rain (1952): In 1927, dashing actor Don Lockwood and blonde bombshell Lina Lamont are one of Hollywoods favorite romantic teams, though Lina mistakenly believes that their on-screen love is for real. Don and his less famous partner Cosmo have worked their way to the top the hard way, through vaudeville, stunt work etc. When quot;The J… Source

Singin' in the Rain Movie Review from New York Times

Hollywood, 1927: the silent-film romantic team of Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is the toast of Tinseltown. While Lockwood and Lamont personify smoldering passions onscreen, in real life the down-to-earth Lockwood can’t stand the egotistical, brainless Lina. He prefers the company of aspiring actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Re… Source

Singin' in the Rain Movie Details from Imdb

In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina’s latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina – well, even with the b… Source

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