Singin' In The Rain (1952)
Comedy | Musical | Romance

Comedy, romance, great musical numbers, stars at their best and a fond recreation of a bygone moviemaking era: Singin’ In The Rain has so much that it ranked a lofty 10th on the American Film Institute’s 100 Best American Film list. “Gotta dance,” sings star and co-director Gene Kelly. But the imperative of the film’s storyline is gotta talk! Silents are giving way to Talkies – and a hoofer-turned-matinee-idol (Kelly) is caught in that bumpy transition, as well as his buddy (Donald O’Connor), prospective ladylove (Debbie Reynolds) and a shrewish co-star (Jean Hagen in a hilarious Oscar-nominated performance). Singin’ In The Rain is pure singin’, dancin’, laughin’ moviewatchin’ joy.

-- OLD -- A downpour of dazzling dances, crazy comedy and thunderous performances splashes onto the screen in this musical favorite starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. With fame, fortune and fans galore, silent screen idol Don Lockwood (Kelly) thought he had it all. But one look at aspiring actress Kathy Seldon (Reynolds), and he knew exactly what he was missing. Now he's swinging from lampposts, singing in the raindrops and ready for love. With talking pictures on the rise, Don sets out to make musicals with the woman of his dreams... but one thing stands in his way: his jealous co-star (Jean Hagen) who wants Don, and the leading role, all to herself.

--- JOYA ---

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