The Rain, Seven Brides, An American In Paris

In the genre of film musicals, there was never a better time than during the 1950’s. They have been considered the most escapist of all major film genres and are full to the brim with songs and dance routines centred on the main idea of romance. In these musicals there is a main point of focus for these films,, which was an escapist vision of reality given to the audience members, which, shows them searching for love, success, wealth, and/or popularity. This aspect is a major in film musicals, to lead the audience on a search for something, but usually ending in an unexpected way, making it a twisty path to watch. It is also widely shown in the Singing in The Rain, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, An American in Paris, and Oklahoma. Although, through all of these films there are quite a few different aspects …show more content…
Later finding her again, he discovers that her name is Lise, and that she isn't interested, until he pursues her till she gives in. This quest for love, denies him wealth and popularity, two other reasons he was in France in the first place. Giving the audience a film away from their own lives, to learn about the French culture and also the culture of …show more content…
He’s simultaneously masculine and graceful, limber and strong. The way he glides across the floor, he looks like he could almost be ice-skating. The way he moves, he somehow seems super-human. His dancing skills shine most strongly in the film’s closing ballet, and in “I Got Rhythm”. In this number, performed on the street with the children from Jerry’s neighbourhood, Kelly’s tap dancing is just exquisite – and a joyous sight to behold. He cheers up the French children and let them all join in in the song as well, all the while tap dancing to and