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The
silver screen was never the same after movie stars began to talk. Stars
who had enchanted millions without saying a word, were now forced to
find a voice,and if they could talk, why not have them sing & dance?
Singin' in the Rain is the story of the making of the first Hollywood
musical. |
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Set
in 1927, it humorously satirizes and parodies the panic surrounding the
transitional period from silent films to talking pictures. It has a
succession of unforgettable songs, including 'Good Morning', 'Make
'em Laugh', 'Moses Supposes' , 'You are my lucky Star'
and, of course, 'Singin' in the Rain' |
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The
story is about a dashing, smug but romantic, silent film star and
swashbuckling matinee idol (Don Lockwood) and his glamorous blond screen
partner (Lina Lamont) who are expected to pretend to be romantically
involved with each other. Following the successful first full-length
talkie, The Jazz Singer, they are also pressured by the studio boss (R.F
Simpson) to change their silent romantic drama - The Duelling
Cavalier into a talking picture. There's one serious problem
however, the temperamental Lina has a shrill, screechy New York accent. The
Duelling Cavalier is a hilarious disaster but then Don's ex
song-and-dance partner (Cosmo Brown) proposes to turn the doomed film
into a musical - The Dancing Cavalier, and suggests that aspiring
actress and dancer (Kathy Seldon) dub in her singing voice behind the
scenes for lip-synching Lina. The results of their scheming to expose
the jealous Lina and put Kathy in the limelight (and Don's arms) provide
the expected happy ending. |
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For
more information contact Jennifer Scott on telephone 01491 573505 |
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