Singin' in the Rain - A 1952 Musical Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen- Starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Daniel O'Connor

Singin' in the Rain - A 1952 Musical Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen- Starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Daniel O'Connor


Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, and Cyd Charisse. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to "talkies".


The film was a critical and commercial success, and is now considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. It is known for its iconic dance numbers, including "Singin' in the Rain," "Make 'Em Laugh," and "Good Mornin'


The film is set in 1929, as Hollywood is transitioning from silent films to sound films. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) is a silent film star who is paired with Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) on screen. However, Lina has a grating voice that is unsuitable for talkies


Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) is a young aspiring actress who meets Don and impresses him with her talent. Don convinces Kathy to dub Lina's voice in their new talking picture, "The Broadway Melody." The film is a success, but Lina takes all the credit.


Don and Kathy fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Lina's jealousy. Lina tries to sabotage Kathy's career, but Don ultimately exposes her and declares his love for Kathy.