Olivianah Baugh
October 26, 2015
Film Studies
Singin’ In the Rain Analytical Essay Singin’ in the Rain premiered in the year of 1952 and was one of the most popular movies of it’s time. With a quite unusual plot, this movie intrigued audiences everywhere, and it’s originality is what made this the great film it is. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, this classic was one of the most iconic films in the musical genre. Alongside directing, Kelly (Don Lockwood) acted in this film with other great actors such as Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds (Kathy Selden), and Jean Hagen (Lina Lamont). Set in 1927 Hollywood, two silent film actors, Kelly and Hagen, always have roles in which they are in love, but Hagen does not like Kelly. After meeting Debbie Reynolds, Hagen falls in love. These two …show more content…
O’Connor, in attempt to save the film suggests they make a musical. However, because Hagen has a gruesome voice, they have Reynolds sing and talk while Hagen mouths the words. The costumes, narrative, and plot all add to the musical genre in very specific ways, however, these are also the biggest detours from the genre itself. Based in 1927, Singin in the Rain used costuming to truly mimic the style of the Setting the musical in Hollywood is not very typical in the musical genre, but plays heavily into the romance sub-genre of the film. Working with the theme of the “Star-Crossed Hollywood lovers” the setting aids in the creation of this romantic relationship. All of these pieces fit together to assimilate the culture of 1920’s Hollywood. The music in this movie provide the backing for this. Songs such as “Singin’ in the Rain”, “You Were Meant For Me”, and “You Are My Lucky Star” are only a few titles off the soundtrack. However, in these songs the romantic theme is expressed. The entire theme of the musical is change, shown directly through the transition between silent and sound movies, but there is another hidden
October 26, 2015
Film Studies
Singin’ In the Rain Analytical Essay Singin’ in the Rain premiered in the year of 1952 and was one of the most popular movies of it’s time. With a quite unusual plot, this movie intrigued audiences everywhere, and it’s originality is what made this the great film it is. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, this classic was one of the most iconic films in the musical genre. Alongside directing, Kelly (Don Lockwood) acted in this film with other great actors such as Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds (Kathy Selden), and Jean Hagen (Lina Lamont). Set in 1927 Hollywood, two silent film actors, Kelly and Hagen, always have roles in which they are in love, but Hagen does not like Kelly. After meeting Debbie Reynolds, Hagen falls in love. These two …show more content…
O’Connor, in attempt to save the film suggests they make a musical. However, because Hagen has a gruesome voice, they have Reynolds sing and talk while Hagen mouths the words. The costumes, narrative, and plot all add to the musical genre in very specific ways, however, these are also the biggest detours from the genre itself. Based in 1927, Singin in the Rain used costuming to truly mimic the style of the Setting the musical in Hollywood is not very typical in the musical genre, but plays heavily into the romance sub-genre of the film. Working with the theme of the “Star-Crossed Hollywood lovers” the setting aids in the creation of this romantic relationship. All of these pieces fit together to assimilate the culture of 1920’s Hollywood. The music in this movie provide the backing for this. Songs such as “Singin’ in the Rain”, “You Were Meant For Me”, and “You Are My Lucky Star” are only a few titles off the soundtrack. However, in these songs the romantic theme is expressed. The entire theme of the musical is change, shown directly through the transition between silent and sound movies, but there is another hidden