Singin' in the Rain

(1952) dir Stanley Donen w/Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd Charisse [103 min; 35mm]

Not just one of the greatest musical films, but simply one of the best films ever, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is a glorious combination of talent all operating at the top of their games. Gene Kelly plays a silent film star who must weather the advent of sound in the movies along with his sidekick Cosmo (played by the amazing Donald O’Connor) and love interest Kathy Selden (an 18-year-old Debbie Reynolds). Astoundingly entertaining!