Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

Year: 1952

Runtime: 103 min

Language: English

Director: Stanley Donen

ComedyRomanceMusical

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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1

Don Lockwood's Career Beginnings

Don Lockwood, a celebrated silent film actor, starts his career in a much more humble role as a singer, dancer, and stuntman. His rise to fame is juxtaposed with his difficult relationship with his self-absorbed leading lady, Lina Lamont.

2

The Awkward Encounter with Kathy Selden

In an effort to escape his overzealous fans, Don jumps into a car driven by Kathy Selden. Their initial encounter is marked by teasing, as Kathy challenges Don regarding his unremarkable path in film, claiming that her talents lie on the stage.

3

Party at R.F. Simpson's

At a party hosted by R.F. Simpson, a demonstration of the groundbreaking talking picture fails to captivate the guests. It is at this party that Don once again encounters Kathy, discovering her as a mere chorus girl, which leads to a comedic pie-throwing incident.

R.F. Simpson's party
4

Don and Kathy's Growing Relationship

As time goes on, the relationship between Don and Kathy starts to blossom into romance. Despite this budding love, the shadow of Don’s professional challenges looms due to his ongoing work with Lina.

5

The Shift to Talking Films

The film industry undergoes a dramatic transformation with the success of *The Jazz Singer*, prompting R.F. to convert Don's upcoming project, *The Dueling Cavalier*, into a talkie. This shift brings unexpected difficulties, particularly regarding Lina's poorly suited voice for sound film.

6

Disastrous Test Screenings

Test screenings for the new talking film end disastrously, as audiences erupt in laughter at Lina's awkward voice. Don's heartfelt proclamations of love to Lina only add to the humor, highlighting the dire need for a solution.

7

Cosmo's Ingenious Plan

Don's childhood friend, Cosmo Brown, steps in with a creative solution to the film's problems by suggesting that Kathy's voice be used to overdub Lina's. They all agree to transform *The Dueling Cavalier* into a musical, now titled *The Dancing Cavalier*.

8

Lina's Fury and Conspiracy

Upon learning about the plan to use Kathy's voice, Lina becomes enraged and decides to undermine Kathy's contributions. She resorts to blackmailing R.F. in an attempt to prevent Kathy from receiving any credit for the film.

9

Premiere Night Success

The premiere of *The Dueling Cavalier* is a tremendous success, winning over the audience completely. However, the excitement leads to a demand for Lina to perform live, which sets up a clever ruse orchestrated by Don, Cosmo, and R.F.

10

The Great Reveal

During the premiere, as the audience encourages Lina to sing, the truth is revealed—that Lina is lip-syncing while Kathy sings from behind a curtain. The facade collapses, leading to Lina's public embarrassment as she hastily leaves the stage.

11

Don Introduces Kathy

In a heartwarming climax, Don publicly acknowledges Kathy’s true talent and introduces her as the star behind the music. Their relationship comes to the forefront as they share a passionate duet together, symbolizing their love and collaboration.

12

A Joyous Conclusion

The film culminates with a romantic kiss between Don and Kathy, as they stand in front of a prominent billboard featuring *Singin' in the Rain*. This moment signifies a promising new chapter for both their personal and professional lives.

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