St. Olaf Classic American Film Festival: Monday, March 3
"Singin' in the Rain" (1952), dir. Stanley Donan and Gene Kelly
Starring Gene Kelley, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds (also Cyd Charisse, Rita Moreno, and Jean Hagen)
Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
YouTube: Gene Kelly sings!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkEvy-9yVyQ
A l950's Hollywood musical about the making of a l920's Hollywood musical, "Singin' in the Rain" tops the American Film Institute's 100 Years of Musicals list.
Roger Ebert has written, "There is no movie musical more fun than 'Singin' in the Rain,' and few that remain as fresh over the years. . . . The verdict . . .: 'Singin' in the Rain'' is a transcendent experience, and no one who loves movies can afford to miss it."
For a lively summary of this supremely entertaining film, "Singin' at 50: Hollywood's Best--and Funniest-musical," by Steve Vineberg in the Boston Phoenix, click here
