The musical is about a film
production company and cast that have a difficult time transitioning to sound
(taking place in the early 1930s).
Singin’ in the Rain is
co-directed by Stanley
Donen (the Hollywood director, responsible for such films as: On the Town, Funny Face, Charade,
and Two
for the Road) and Gene Kelly (responsible
for the choreography). The directing team worked with composer Lennie Hayton,
songwriters Nacio
Herb Brown and Arthur Freed,
cinematographer Harold
Rosson, and art directors Randall Duell
and Cedric
Gibbons.
The film stars Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor,
and Debbie Reynolds,
with support from Jean
Hagen and Millard
Mitchell.
Singin’ in the Rain is probably
the best musical in cinema history and one of the best films period of
all-time. It marks the career highlight for all three of its stars, boasting
brilliant song and dance numbers (O’Connor’s Make Them Laugh is
incredible). On top of this being a phenomenal musical, it is also a fantastic
look at the transition from silent to sound films, showcasing the extravagant and
comedic lengths that production companies had to go through to make the change.
It completely destroyed cinema, setting the visual medium back decades (some even
believe that we still have not returned to the visual artistry on show during
silent cinema’s prime). It also proved to be a massive shake up for actors as
well. The film is a must-see for fans of musicals, film history, and those
wanting to see all the greatest films of all-time (plus, it is among my
personal favorites).
Trailer: Here
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