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1952 · 103 min · G

Singin' in the Rain

Directed by Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly · Comedy, Romance

Singin' in the Rain (1952) is a Comedy film, directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly set in Los Angeles during the 1920s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of identity and greed & ambition play out through frame narrative.

Cinematography
Harold Rosson
Cast
Gene KellyDonald O'ConnorDebbie ReynoldsJean HagenMillard MitchellCyd CharisseDouglas FowleyRita Moreno

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1920s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityGreed & Ambition
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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