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The Sound of Real Singin

An Analysis of Perception and Reality in Singin ' In The Rain

I . Introduction

In 1952 , one of history 's best films was produced - the iconic Singin In The Rain , directed by Stanley Donen and actor Gene Kelly , who also topbills the movie . With its superb musicality and wit , Singin ' in the Rain is definitely a tribute to Hollywood itself , including the philosophy and mindset of cinema of the time

Rather than engage the standard formula adapted by most

br Hollywood-themed films , i .e , young , talented male or female accidentally discovered and eventually becomes a celebrity , Singin ' In The Rain chose a different , albeit more technical angle : the use of common perceptions about celebrities and the exposition of reality amidst the historical period in American filmmaking when technology changed its musical numbers and Gene Kelly 's superhuman dance moves , the main story focused on the battle between the glamorously untalented and squeaky-voiced Lina Lamont and Kathy Selden of the fresh , innocent face amazing dance technique , and deep , seductive alto . Since the movie featured the evolution from silent films to `talkies , the roles of the two women were part of it as well - with Lina providing the beauty and glamour , and Kathy as the hypnotic voice behind it

Two specific scenes in the film detail this transaction : the first showing Lina in her element , applauded by her many fans as she sang her way...