"Just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," wrote Pauline Kael about SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood... more
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science fiction spectaculars, the studios of Southern California (and particularly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were renowned for a uniquely American (and nearly extinct) kind...
science fiction spectaculars, the studios of Southern California (and particularly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were renowned for a uniquely American (and nearly extinct) kind...
Singin' in the Rain -
This funny and affectionate peek at how late 1920s Hollywood adjusted to the coming of
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sound, remains one of the most joyous and beloved of all film musicals. Not only a classic example of the MGM musical at its highly polished best,Singing' in the Rainis also a lasting tribute to the incredible talent of star and co-director, Gene Kelly. Deftly tailored around a selection of perky, likeable songs written during the period by Nacio Herb Brown and the film's creative producer Arthur Freed, the amusing plot inspired a dazzling array of stylish dance routines; none more famous, of course, than Kelly's now legendary, wonderfully carefree frolic in the rain. With bright-eyed support from a young Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor (whose madcap "Make 'em laugh" is another of the film's enduring highlights), plus the terrific MGM studio orchestra, this set of the entire score, complete with several out-takes, is guaranteed to chase the blues away. --Robert Seeley
Singin' In The Rain [1952]
Decades before the Hollywood film industry became famous for megabudget disaster and
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science fiction spectaculars, the studios of Southern California (and particularly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were renowned for a uniquely American (and nearly extinct) kind of picture known as The Musical. Indeed, when Sight & Sound conducts its international critics poll in the second year of every decade, this 1952 MGM picture is the American musical that consistently ranks among the 10 best movies ever made. It's not only a great song-and-dance piece starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and a sprightly Debbie Reynolds; it's also an affectionately funny insider spoof about the film industry's uneasy transition from silent pictures to "talkies". Kelly plays debonair star Don Lockwood, whose leading lady Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) has a screechy voice hilariously ill-suited to the new technology (and her glamorous screen image). Among the musical highlights: O'Connor's knockout "Make 'Em Laugh"; the big "Broadway Melody" production number; and, best of all, that charming little title ditty in which Kelly makes movie magic on a drenched set with nothing but a few puddles, a lamppost, and an umbrella. --Jim Emerson
Singin' In The Rain [1952]
Decades before the Hollywood film industry became famous for megabudget disaster and
... more
science fiction spectaculars, the studios of Southern California (and particularly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were renowned for a uniquely American (and nearly extinct) kind of picture known as The Musical. Indeed, whenSight&Soundconducts its international critics poll in the second year of every decade, this 1952 MGM picture is the American musical that consistently ranks among the 10 best movies ever made. It's not only a great song-and-dance piece starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and a sprightly Debbie Reynolds; it's also an affectionately funny insider spoof about the film industry's uneasy transition from silent pictures to "talkies". Kelly plays debonair star Don Lockwood, whose leading lady Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) has a screechy voice hilariously ill-suited to the new technology (and her glamorous screen image). Among the musical highlights: O'Connor's knockout "Make 'Em Laugh"; the big "Broadway Melody" production number; and, best of all, that charming little title ditty in which Kelly makes movie magic on a drenched set with nothing but a few puddles, a lamppost, and an umbrella. --Jim Emerson
Advantages: It will have you singing all the classics, and attempting all the amazing dance moves! Disadvantages: your friends will have to put up with you attempting to sing all the songs and do all the dance moves!!!
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As you can probably guess...ILOVE THIS FILM, and think that anyone who has a bad word to say about it is vry very very daft!!!!!
"Im singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain, what a glorious feelin', im happy again...............................!" ...
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Advantages: Show stopping fun fun fun! Disadvantages: what disadvantages?
Singin' in the rain is a fabulous homage to the silent film era and the begining of "Talkies". Gene Kelly not only acts but co-directs this MGM production! With a major imput in the dancing, Kelly shows off his signture style especially in his key performance of 'Singin' in the Rain'.
The story is set at a time when silent films are making way for talking pictures. This proves to be too much for some of the silent movie stars turning melodrama to ... ...spectacle charting the rise of Lockward and Lemont, sweethearts of the silver screen. Privately the pair are constantly at logger heads, a situation not helped when a young aspiring actress Kathy Selden literally bursts into their lives! Lockward is helped through his troubles by his best friend Cosmo, (Donald O'connor). O'Connor is a comic genius so much so that i'm always looking for other films he has stared in but have only found another staring ...
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Actor(s): Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Mae Clarke, King Donovan, Douglas Fowley, Rita Moreno, Elaine Stewart, Kathleen Freeman, Dawn Addams, Patricia Denise, Stuart Holmes, Judy Landon, Joi Lansing, Dorothy Patrick, David Sharpe, Jimmie Thompson, Bob Watson, Wilson Wood
Director(s): Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
Genre: Musicals & Music Films - Musicals & Other Music Films
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1952
Running Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Plot: One of the musical greats, packed with music, dancing and light comedy. Songs include 'Singin' In The Rain' and 'You Were Meant For Me'.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 01/07/2006
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: D 065621
Editor: Adrienne Fazan
Barcode: 7321900656214
Production Designer: Cedric Gibbons, Randal Duell
Screenwriter: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Choreographer: Stanley Donen
Composer: Nacio Herb Brown
Director of Photography: Harold Rosson
Producer: Arthur Freed, Stanley Donen
Art Director: Cedric Gibbons
Lyricist: Arthur Freed
Costume Designer: Walter Plunkett
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
"Just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," wrote Pauline Kael about SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has finally reached the top and become a swashbuckling star of the silent silver screen. Then the self-satisfied celebrity has his confidence shattered when ingenue Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) dismisses film actors as "shadows" without substance. After getting over the insult, he falls hard for her--much to the consternation of his costar, the sexy, selfish Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), who wants Don all to herself. But Don has career troubles too. The wild popularity of THE JAZZ SINGER has studios scrambling to change from silent films to talkies, and Lina's shrill voice and Don's stiff acting left the preview audience roaring with laughter. There's only one way to save the movie and their careers: turn THE DUELLING CAVALIER into a musical, with Kathy secretly dubbing in Lina's lines and songs. But can they hide the truth from Lina
Technical information
Special Features: Featurette - 1. Reel Sound (with 4 video clips), Audio Commentary - 1. Debbie Reynolds, Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical, Scene Selection, Interactive Menus, Additional Text - Singin' Inspirations (with Branching Feature), Documentary - 1. WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING (30 mins), 2. MUSICALS GREAT MUSICALS: The Arthur Feed Unit at MGM (80 mins), Featurette - 1. Excerpts of Movies Where Arthur Feed and Nacio Herb Brown Songs Originated (40 mins, Outtakes - 1. Musical Number - You Are My Lucky Star, Interactive Feature - 1. Scoring Stage Sessions with Play Option, Hidden Feature - Baz Lurhmann, Photo Gallery
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Professional reviews
Review: "...A movie about movie-making, in which sound is married to image, it smoothly integrates its several superbly choreographed song-and-dance numbers into the storyline..." -- 5 out of 5 stars (Total Film, p.106, 01/12/2000)
"...Near-perfect musical comedy....It's funny and fast-paced..." (USA Today, p.10D, 19/10/1994)
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