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Singin' in the Rain (1952) 8.4
A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. |
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Cast
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| Donald O'Connor | ... | ||
| Debbie Reynolds | ... | ||
| Jean Hagen | ... | ||
| Millard Mitchell | ... | ||
| Cyd Charisse | ... |
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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 best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to "aspire", or will she get the break she deserves ? Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 April 1952 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cantando bajo la lluvia See more »Filming Locations:
Grauman's Chinese Theater - 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,540,800 (estimated)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Dora Bailey: [broadcasting on radio] This is Dora Bailey, ladies and gentlemen, talking to you from the front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. What a night, ladies and gentlemen, what a night! Every star in Hollywood's heaven is here to make Monumental Pictures' premiere of "The Royal Rascal" the outstanding event of 1927! Everyone is breathlessly awaiting the arrival of Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood!
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When George and Nina take the ballroom dance class, at one point, they are waltzing to a song from this film and Nina is wearing a long blue scarf similar to the scarf-y dress worn by Debbie Reynolds in the dance to the same song in "Singing in the Rain." See more »
(1933) (uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Originally from Going Hollywood
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Freed's song, "Make 'Em Laugh" bore a striking similarity to Cole Porter's "Be a Clown" from the producer's 1948 film The Pirate although no one ever accused him of plagiarism. See more »Goofs
During Don Lockwood's voice training when Cosmo is making fun of the teacher, you can see the last "face" twice in different angles. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dora Bailey: [broadcasting on radio] This is Dora Bailey, ladies and gentlemen, talking to you from the front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. What a night, ladies and gentlemen, what a night! Every star in Hollywood's heaven is here to make Monumental Pictures' premiere of "The Royal Rascal" the outstanding event of 1927! Everyone is breathlessly awaiting the arrival of Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood!
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Connections
Referenced in The Object of My Affection (1998)When George and Nina take the ballroom dance class, at one point, they are waltzing to a song from this film and Nina is wearing a long blue scarf similar to the scarf-y dress worn by Debbie Reynolds in the dance to the same song in "Singing in the Rain." See more »
Soundtracks
"Temptation"(1933) (uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Originally from Going Hollywood
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This isn't my all time favorite (that goes to "Meet me in St. Louis") but this is definitely in the top 10. This is a fictitous musical comedy of the 1920s when silent films became "talkies". It chronicles how it affects Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), his leading lady Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), best friend Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) and Lockwood's new girlfriend Kathey Selden (Debbie Reynolds). Problem is Lina has a voice that can cut glass and doesn't like lockwood falling for Selden...
This movie has one highlight after another. Almost all the numbers are great--the title tune, "Make 'Em Laugh", "Beautiful Girl", "Good Morning" on and on. My two favorites are two short ones: "Fit as a Fiddle" which has incredible dancing from Kelly and O'Connor and "Would You?" at the end. Kelly isn't that good acting (he never was) but his dancing is superb; Reynolds (only 19 when she did this) is beautiful, energetic and full of life; Hagen is uproarious as Lamont (she was nominated for an Academy Award--she should have won!) and O'Connor is just great as Cosmo (his "Make Em' Laugh" number has astounding dancing). It's hard to believe that Reynolds and O'Connor hated working with Kelly (he was obnoxious, VERY demanding and a tyrant)--it's a credit to their acting that it never comes through.
I only have one (small) complaint--the big, elaborate production number with Cyd Charisse in the middle. It LOOKS great and colorful--but it brings the film to a screeching halt and is way too long. After it ends I have trouble remembering where the film left off! Still, that's a small problem. This remains one of the 10 best movie musicals ever made. HIGHLY recommended!