Singin' in the Rain
a.k.a. Singing In The Rain
Director:
Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Cast:
Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen
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- DVD Release Date: 09/24/2002
- Original Release: 1952
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 395
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Scenes
Features
Closed Caption; Disc One:; All-new 2002 digital transfer from state-of-the-art restored elements; Soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 ; Feature-length audio commentary by Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Cyd Charisse, Kathleen Freeman, co-director Stanley Donen, screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and author/film historian Rudy Behlmer; Interactive menus; Theatrical trailer; Scene access; Languages: English & Français; Subtitles: English, Français & Español; Disc Two:; 2 documentaries, the all-new "What a Glorious Feeling" and "Musicals Great Musicals: The Arthur Freed Unit at MGM"; Excerpts of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from originating movies; "You Are My Lucky Star" outtake; Scoring session music cues; Stills gallery; Interactive menus; Documentary screen access
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Side #1 -- Main Feature
1. Credits.
2. "The Royal Rascal" Premiere.
3. "Fit as a Fiddle."
4. Dignified Star.
5. Thanks... Acted Out.
6. Irresistible.
7. Don and Kathy.
8. Talking Picture.
9. "All I Do Is Dream of You."
10. On Don's Mind.
11. "Make 'Em Laugh."
12. Lovebirds.
13. They Talk!
14. "Beautiful Girl."
15. She's Hired.
16. "You Were Meant for Me."
17. Diction Coaches.
18. "Moses Supposes."
19. Love to a Bush.
20. Wired for Sound.
21. The Preview.
22. Make it a Musical.
23. "Good Morning."
24. Cosmo's Brilliant Idea.
25. "Singin' in the Rain."
26. Conferring With RF.
27. "Would You?"
28. "The Broadway Melody" Opening.
29. "Broadway Rhythm."
30. Shady Lady.
31. Rise to Fame.
32. Pas de Deux.
33. "The Broadway Melody" Finale.
34. Lina's Revenge.
35. Opening Night.
36. Lina's Speech.
37. "Singin' in the Rain" in A Flat.
38. "You Are My Lucky Star."
Editorial Reviews
Gotta dance! And sing, and jump for joy (especially if there's an available puddle): That's the usual reaction to Singin' in the Rain, considered by many to be the greatest American musical ever made. A charming, often quite realistic look at the difficult transition from silent to sound cinema at the end of the 1920s, this sly backstage story has far more going for it than the brilliantly giddy, love-soaked Gene Kelly dance scene that will remain forever lodged in Hollywood's collective memory. It features a deliciously witty and original script by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; a hummable score consisting of period songs by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown; and, of course, high-flying choreography that ranges from vaudeville hoofing to ballroom to ballet, courtesy of Gene Kelly and director Stanley Donen. Kelly was simply born to play the egotistical but lovable Don Lockwood, star of the silent screen, who falls hard for a sweet chorine (Debbie Reynolds) he meets while trying to escape from some overly enthusiastic fans. Jean Hagen, who does a show-stopping turn as Lockwood's gorgeous but vocally challenged and vindictive costar, actually dubbed Reynolds's singing voice -- the exact reverse of what happens in this most delightful of all movie musicals. Karen Backstein, Barnes & Noble
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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 6 and UP
What to watch out for
- Consumerism:
Not an issue.
- Drugs:
Not an issue.
- Language:
Not an issue.
- Messages:
Not an issue.
- Sex:
Not an issue.
- Violence:
Not an issue.
What Parents Need to Know
About Singin' in the Rain
Parents need to know that this is often considered the finest musical of all time. There is no offensive content -- just lots of dancing and catchy songs.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the characters and their motivations. Why does Kathy at first lie about liking the movies? Why does Don lie about his background? How is that different from the way that Lina behaves? Have there been any new inventions that you have seen that have changed people's jobs a lot? What inventions do you use that your parents didn't have when they were children? Your grandparents? Children might like to see some of the early silent movies to get an idea of what Hollywood was like in the days depicted in this movie. The films of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd are still wonderful, and kids will enjoy learning that a story can be told without words.
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