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Date: 1951 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen

Synopsis: Period musical comedy set in a film studio at the time of the coming of sound. This has a resounding effect on a silent screen actor and actress.

Genres:
Comedy, Musical

Subjects:
Film sound, Silent cinema, Hollywood studios, Fame
Releases
Date: 1952Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9238 FeetLanguage: English
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Date: 2021Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English

Credits (39)
©: Loew's Incorporated, Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by: Arthur Freed, [Associate Producer]: Roger Edens, Story and Screen Play by: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Suggested by the song by: Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown, Director of Photography: Harold Rosson, [Director of Photography, Pre-prod]: John Alton, Technicolor Colour Consultant: Henri Jaffa, James Gooch, [Camera Operator]: Frank Phillips, Special Effects: Warren Newcombe, Special Effects: Irving G. Ries, Film Editor: Adrienne Fazan, Art Director: Cedric Gibbons, Art Director: Randall Duell, Set Decorations: Edwin B. Willis, Jacque Mapes, Costumes Designed by: Walter Plunkett, [Costumes]: Elaine Davis Owen, Make-up Created by: William Tuttle, Hair Styles Designed by: Sydney Guilaroff, Songs: Lyrics by: Arthur Freed, Songs: Music by: Nacio Herb Brown, Musical Direction: Lennie Hayton, Orchestrations by: Conrad Salinger, Vocal Arrangements by: Jeff Alexander, [Vocal Arrangements]: Roger Edens, Orchestrations by: Wally Heglin, Skip Martin, Musical Numbers Staged/Directed by: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen, [Assistant to Choreographers]: Carol Haney, Jeanne Coyne, [Sound] Recording Supervisor: Douglas Shearer
Cast (51)
Gene Kelly (Don Lockwood), Donald O'Connor (Cosmo Brown), Debbie Reynolds (Kathy Selden), Jean Hagen (Lina Lamont), Millard Mitchell (R.F. Simpson), Cyd Charisse (dancer in ballet), Douglas Fowley (Roscoe Dexter), Rita Moreno (Zelda Zanders), Madge Blake ([Dora Bailey]), King Donovan ([Rod]), Kathleen Freeman ([Phoebe Dinsmore, diction coach]), Bobby Watson ([diction coach]), Tommy Farrell ([Sid Phillips, assistant director]), Jimmy Thompson ([male lead in 'Beautiful Girl' number]), Dan Foster ([assistant director]), Margaret Bert ([wardrobe woman]), Mae Clarke ([hairdresser]), Judy Landon ([Olga Mara]), John Dodsworth ([Baron de la Bouvet de la Toulon]), Stuart Holmes ([J.C. Spendrill III]), Dennis Ross ([Don as a boy]), Bill Lewin ([Bert, villain in western]), Richard Emory ([Phil, cowboy hero]), Julius Tannen ([man demonstrating talking pictures]), Dawn Addams ([Teresa, lady-in-waiting]), Elaine Stewart ([2nd lady-in-waiting]), Carl Milletaire ([villain in 'The Dueling Cavalier']), Ben Strombach ([pilot in flying film]), Tommy Walker ([footballer in film sequence]), Jac George ([orchestra leader]), Wilson Wood ([Rudy Vallee impersonator]), Brick Sullivan ([cop in title number]), Snub Pollard ([recipient of umbrella, title number]), Paul Maxey ([sceptical party guest]), Dorothy Patrick, William Lester, Joi Lansing ([spectator]), Charles Evans ([irritated spectator]), Dave Sharpe, Russ Saunders ([fencer]), Patricia Denise, Jeanne Coyne, Joyce Horne ([dancer]), Bill Chatham, Ernie Flatt, Don Hulbert, Robert Dayo ([male dancing quartet]), David Kasday ([kid]), Robert B. Williams ([traffic cop]), Ray Teal ([employee]), Shirley Jean Rickert ([])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (48)
In: DGA Quarterly v5 n3 Autumn 2009  Pages: 22-25
Title: Shot to Remember: Still SingingAuthor: ABELE, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Stanley Donen talks about filming the iconic dance sequence in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.

In: The Soundtrack v2 n1 2009  Pages: 63-76
Title: Speaking, singing, screaming: controlling the female...Author: GREENE, Liz Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...voice in American cinema". Considers how sound is used to represent women in American cinema.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v34 n1 Spring 2006  Pages: 12-23
Title: Retrospectives: "Gotta Dance!": Structure, Corruption, and..Author: EWING, Marilyn M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Syphilis in Singin' in the Rain". Suggests that "The Broadway Ballet" production number in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN reminds us of the film industry's dark side.

In: Empire n200 February 2006  Pages: 162-163
Title: At Home/All-time 100: Month Four: Romance & MusicalsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Ten romances and musicals chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of 100 films.

In: Empire n190 April 2005  Page: 186
Title: Classic Scene: Singin' in the Rain: Singin' in the RainArticle type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: Excerpt from the film SINGIN' IN THE RAIN where Gene Kelly dances and sings 'Singin' in the Rain'.

In: Empire n196 October 2005  Pages: 82-83
Title: The 10 Best Movies About MoviesAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best films and documentaries about movies, with brief analysis and the criteria for their sele- ction.

In: American Cinematographer v84 n4 April 2003  Pages: 24,26,28,30-32
Title: Production slate: a French mind-twister and two remarkable..Author: KIMBLE, Greg Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the history of restoration and preservation of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and of the restoration itself. "...finishes: digital tools restore 3-strip slendor".

In: Sight and Sound v13 n3 March 2003  Page: 65
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinema Scope n14 Spring 2003  Page: 56
Title: Spotlight: Essential DVDsAuthor: FUNG, Alex Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Critics' choice of essential DVDs.

In: American Cinematographer v84 n2 February 2003  Page: 16
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: BOSLEY, Rachael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: This two-disc special edition DVD was recently issued by Warners to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary.

In: Empire n163 January 2003  Pages: 162-163
Title: RWDAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n626 January 2003  Page: 89
Title: Home entertainmentAuthor: WIGMORE, Gareth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v7 n9 November 2002  Page: 32
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: WONG, Cary Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v16 n4 December 2002  Page: 118
Title: Classic DVD of the monthAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002  Page: 50
Title: Critics top ten: Singin' In The RainAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Terence Davies gives his view of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. Part of an article presenting the results of a poll of critics and directors for a list of the top ten films.

In: Sight and Sound v11 n6 June 2001  Page: 62
Title: Homemovies: reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: National Film Theatre Programmes Nov/Dec 2000  Page: 38
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Nov/Dec 2000: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Extended run at National Film Theatre, London.

In: Film Review n600 December 2000  Page: 39
Title: Singin' in the rainAuthor: WIGMORE, Gareth Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n138 Decmber 2000  Page: 72
Title: New filmsAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999  Pages: 62-63
Title: Private viewAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Stanley Donen who recalls events in his career, including dancing with Gene Kelly, and later directing with him on SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

In: Empire n113 November 1998  Page: 142
Title: Bare necessities no.48 Singin' In The RainAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Information on the production and the success of SINGING' IN THE RAIN.

In: Cinema Journal v36 n1 Autumn 1996  Pages: 39-54
Title: Dance, Flexibility and the Renewal of Genre in Singin' in thAuthor: CHUMO II, Peter N. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the influences of other genres on the musical SINGING IN THE RAIN as reflected in the identity of main character Don and the narrative of the film

In: El Amante Cine n40 June 1995  Pages: 32-41
Title: Cantando bajo la lluviaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Various articles discussing the film and profiles of the actors involved.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n6 June 1993  Page: 42,44
Title: BooksAuthor: Donald, JamesArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of "Singin' in the Rain" by Peter Wollen; pub. BFI. A monograph which discusses the making of the film, its aesthetic strategies and its context.

In: Sight and Sound v2 n6 October 1992  Page: 69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n6 October 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: The Listener v114 n2928 26 Sep 1985  Page: 23
Title: [The Listener - v114 n2928 26 Sep 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Gerald Kaufman compares two stage musical versions of the film.

In: Film Criticism v8 n3 Spring 1984  Pages: 36-46
Title: [Film Criticism - v8 n3 Spring 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of ideology in this film, ON THE TOWN and IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v12 n2 1984  Pages: 87-95
Title: [Literature/Film Quarterly - v12 n2 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article showing how Truffaut was influenced by the film when he came to make la NUIT AMERICAINE.

In: Films v3 n10 October 1983  Pages: 16-17
Title: [Films - v3 n10 October 1983: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The film is compared to the recent London stage production.

In: Film Comment v14 n3 May/Jun 1978  Pages: 7-12
Title: [Film Comment - v14 n3 May/Jun 1978: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed account of the production.

In: Ciné-Tracts v1 n2 Summer 1977  Pages: 27-35
Title: [Ciné-Tracts - v1 n2 Summer 1977: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis.

In: Films and Filming v23 n7 April 1977  Pages: 20-24
Title: [Films and Filming - v23 n7 April 1977: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Temas de Cine n35 1964  Page: 13
Title: [Temas de Cine - n35 1964: no known title]Article type: ScriptLanguage: Spanish
Description: Script translated into Spanish with unique rendition of lyrics.

In: Temas de Cine n30 1963  Page: 42
Title: [Temas de Cine - n30 1963: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Article reprinted from Cahiers du Cinema.no.42.

In: Cinéma n40 October 1959  Page: 114
Title: [Cinéma - n40 October 1959: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Motion Picture Herald v186 n11 15 Mar 1952  Page: 1281
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v186 n11 15 Mar 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Kinematograph Weekly n2336 3 Apr 1952  Page: 16
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2336 3 Apr 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Daily Film Renter v26 n6318 10 Apr 1952  Page: 5
Title: [Daily Film Renter - v26 n6318 10 Apr 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Music v11 n4 Mar-Apr 1952  Page: 15
Title: [Film Music - v11 n4 Mar-Apr 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v33 n4 April 1952  Page: 178
Title: [American Cinematographer - v33 n4 April 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Picturegoer v23 n887 3 May 1952  Page: 15
Title: This Film Has ZingAuthor: WARWICK, Man Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review

In: The Picturegoer v23 n887 3 May 1952  Page: 16
Title: Singin' In The RainAuthor: A.R.W. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v19 n220 May 1952  Page: 62
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v19 n220 May 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 12 Mar 1952
Title: [Variety - 12 Mar 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Today's Cinema v78 n6479 8 Apr 1952  Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - v78 n6479 8 Apr 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Theatre Arts v36 n5 May 1952  Page: 45
Title: [Theatre Arts - v36 n5 May 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v22 n1 Jul/Sep 1952  Page: 29
Title: [Sight and Sound - v22 n1 Jul/Sep 1952: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (13)
Title: Lipsynching
Author: Snell, Merrie  Pages: ix, 185 pages

Title: Film analysis: a Norton Reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey  Pages: xvii, 1134 pages
Description: Also discusses Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1895-1897).

Title: Singin' in the rain
Author: Wollen, Peter  Pages: 87 pages

Title: Film theory: an introduction through the senses
Author: ELSAESSER, Thomas  Pages: viii, 222 p.

Title: British Film Institute Film Classics, volume 2
Author: Buscombe, Edward  Pages: p. 629-1248

Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas  Pages: v-xxii, 232p.

Title: Movie musicals
Author: STASKOWSKI, Andrea  Pages: 80p.

Title: Singin' in the rain
Author: Wollen, Peter  Pages: 72p.
Description: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN F

Title: Singin' in the Rain
Author: COMDEN, Betty  Pages: xiv, 65 pages

Title: Singin' in the Rain
Author: COMDEN, Betty  Pages: ix, 75 pages

Title: Film analysis: a Norton reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey  Pages: 960 p.

Title: What a glorius classic: Singin' in the Rain and mass-camp recycling
Author: COHAN, Steven

Title: Singin' in the rain: the making of an American masterpiece
Author: HESS, Earl J.  Pages: xii, 331 p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Video materials(2)
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexBFI identifier: C-556883
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-591368
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status



Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2019BFI identifier: N-4604735
Status: Master - Access to film print is subject to clearance


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9234 FeetBFI identifier: C-614774
Status: Status pending - Access to film print is subject to clearance


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1126864
Status: Status pending - Access to film print is subject to clearance