Cover Girl is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Charles Vidor, and starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. The film tells the story of a chorus girl given a chance at stardom when she is offered an opportunity to be a highly paid cover girl. It was one of the most popular musicals of the war years.

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Cover Girl is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Charles Vidor, and starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. The film tells the story of a chorus girl given a chance at stardom when she is offered an opportunity to be a highly paid cover girl. 

If you like beautiful women, especially if Rita Hayworth entralls you, then Cover Girl is for you. Gene Kelly plays her on and off boyfriend. 

 Primarily a showcase for Hayworth, the film has lavish modern and 1890s costumes, eight dance routines for Hayworth, and songs by Jerome Kern and Ira Gershwin, including "Long Ago (and Far Away)".

Cover Girl was Columbia's first Technicolor musical, and songwriter Arthur Schwartz's first venture into producing.

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.

Summer Stock - A 1950 Musical Starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly - Directed by Charles Waters- 1 Hour 41 Minutes

 Summer Stock - A 1950 Musical Starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly - Directed by Charles Waters- 1 Hour 41 Minutes 

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Judy Garland shines in the 1950 musical film "Summer Stock," her last for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and her final onscreen pairing with Gene Kelly

Judy Garland plays Jane Falbury, a farm owner whose actress sister, Abigail (Gloria DeHaven), arrives at the family farm with her theater troupe. They need a place to rehearse, and Jane and her housekeeper, Esme (Marjorie Main), reluctantly agree to let them use their barn. The actors and actresses, including the director, Joe Ross (Gene Kelly), repay her hospitality by doing chores around the farm. Although Joe is engaged to Abigail, he begins to fall in love with Jane after Abigail leaves him in an angry fit. Similarly, although Jane is engaged to Orville (Eddie Bracken), she falls in love with Joe.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $4 million at the box office. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Music, Score and Best Music, Song ("Get Happy").