Singin'' in the Rain

The classic film musical Singin' in the Rain combines a streamlined 1920s storyline with vivid characters, memorable wisecracks and comedy, romance, riveting dancing, beautiful musical arrangements, gorgeous sets, props, and costumes, and virtuosic camera work. This guide traces the film's genesis and analyzes the music and dance that make Singin' in the Rain Gene Kelly's best-known work.

List of contents

• 1. Creating "a Movie about the Movies"


• 2. Revising the Screenplay


• 3. Choreography and Cuts


• 4. Music and Sound


• 5. Reception History


• Conclusions: Whither Singin' ?


• Notes


• Bibliography


• Index

About the author

Andrew Buchman is a Member of the Faculty for Humanities and Performing Arts at the Evergreen State College.

Summary

The classic film musical Singin' in the Rain combines a streamlined 1920s storyline with vivid characters, memorable wisecracks and comedy, romance, riveting dancing, beautiful musical arrangements, gorgeous sets, props, and costumes, and virtuosic camera work. This guide traces the film's genesis and analyzes the music and dance that make Singin' in the Rain Gene Kelly's best-known work.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Buchman, Andrew (Member of the Faculty for Humanit Buchman
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2024
• EAN: 9780197791967
• ISBN: 978-0-19-779196-7
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Oxford Guides to Film Musicals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, Films, cinema, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General