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Singin' in the Rain 1952

The transition to sound in 1920s Hollywood creates hilarious upheaval for silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. Don finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected fame, while Lina struggles to adapt to the new technology. A talented chorus girl unexpectedly steps in to provide Lina’s singing voice, leading to complications and romantic entanglements as Don tries to navigate the changing landscape of the film industry and his feelings for the woman involved.

The transition to sound in 1920s Hollywood creates hilarious upheaval for silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. Don finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected fame, while Lina struggles to adapt to the new technology. A talented chorus girl unexpectedly steps in to provide Lina’s singing voice, leading to complications and romantic entanglements as Don tries to navigate the changing landscape of the film industry and his feelings for the woman involved.

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Ratings and Reviews for Singin' in the Rain

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99

Metascore

8.7

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IMDb

8.3 /10

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TMDB

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Awards & Nominations for Singin' in the Rain

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The 25th Academy Awards 1953

Jean Hagen
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Jean Hagen
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Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)

6th British Academy Film Awards 1953

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Best Film

10th Golden Globe Awards 1953

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Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

Donald O'Connor

5th Directors Guild of America Awards 1952

Gene Kelly
Nomination

Feature Film

Gene Kelly

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Singin' in the Rain

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Don Lockwood, portrayed by Gene Kelly, is a celebrated silent film actor whose beginnings were far more modest as a singer, dancer, and stuntman. Despite his fame, Don finds it increasingly hard to endure the presence of his self-absorbed leading lady, Lina Lamont, played by Jean Hagen. Lina is under the illusion that the fabricated romance their studio publicizes is genuine, creating a comically tense relationship.

One fateful day, in an attempt to evade his overly enthusiastic fans, Don leaps into a car, unwittingly piloted by Kathy Selden, enacted by Debbie Reynolds. After a brief encounter, Kathy teases Don about his unremarkable accomplishments as a film actor, declaring herself a stage performer. Their next meeting occurs at a party hosted by R.F. Simpson, portrayed by Millard Mitchell, where a demonstration of a talking picture fails to excite the guests. It is here that Don again encounters Kathy, learning to his amusement that she is merely a chorus girl. In a fit of rage, she hurls a pie at him, mistakenly striking Lina instead.

As their interactions unfold, Don and Kathy’s relationship burgeons into love. However, the landscape of cinema shifts dramatically with the success of the first talking film, The Jazz Singer. R.F. decides that Don’s upcoming project with Lina, The Dueling Cavalier, must be adapted into a talkie. This transition proves challenging, particularly due to Lina’s painfully awkward speaking voice, leading to disastrous test screenings that elicit laughter from the audience when Don repeatedly professes his love to her.

In the midst of these complications, Don’s childhood companion, Cosmo Brown, played by Donald O’Connor, devises a clever plan to remedy the situation by overdubbing Lina’s voice with that of Kathy’s. They all agree to transform The Dueling Cavalier into a musical, rebranded as The Dancing Cavalier. When Lina learns of this plan, her fury knows no bounds; she promptly schemes to undermine Kathy and blackmails R.F. to keep her from receiving screen credit for her contributions.

The premiere of The Dueling Cavalier is met with overwhelming acclaim. As the audience eagerly urges Lina to sing live, Don, Cosmo, and R.F. cleverly orchestrate a performance where Lina lip-syncs while Kathy sings from behind a curtain. The charade is soon unveiled, leaving Lina humiliated as she hurriedly exits the stage. In a heartwarming conclusion, Don introduces Kathy as the true star of the film, and they share a heartfelt duet. The scene culminates with the couple sharing a romantic kiss in front of a grand billboard featuring the title Singin’ in the Rain, marking a joyous new chapter in both their lives.

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TCM 70th Anniversary Spot

'Singin' in the Rain' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Debbie Reynolds on Singin' in the Rain

Dancin' to Singin' in the Rain at the BFI Southbank | BFI

Debbie Reynolds Talks About Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment

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Cars Featured in Singin' in the Rain

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Dodge

1921

Brothers Coupe

Dodge

Brothers Sedan

Indian

Scout

Mercer

1922

Series 5 Raceabout

Overland

1916

Model 75

Packard

1930

Standard Eight

Packard

unknown

Rolls-Royce

1927

New Phantom

Rolls-Royce

Phantom II

unknown

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