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View Singin' in the Rain film page
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Spoiler-free premise

Silent-screen star Don Lockwood faces Hollywood's conversion to sound while performer Kathy Selden helps address co-star Lina Lamont's unsuitable speaking voice.

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Silent-film star Don Lockwood faces Hollywood's disruptive conversion to synchronized sound. Performer Kathy Selden helps him rethink a troubled production while co-star Lina Lamont's voice creates technical, comic, and professional complications.

Why it belongs

Singin' in the Rain's musical staging, physical comedy, and affectionate Hollywood satire make technical virtuosity feel effortless.

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Kelly and Donen integrate Technicolor, choreography, physical comedy, and studio satire so completely that numbers such as the title dance advance character and feeling while also displaying astonishing technical control.

Major award record

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Golden Globes1 win1953 · official film record ↗
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy1953 · Donald O’Connorofficial film record ↗

Totals include every recorded competitive win. Only Picture or top-film honors, Direction, Screenplay, and lead or supporting performances are named.

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Sight & Sound10IMDb Top 25089AFI 1005
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Great Cinema Master List scores

Greatness9.6
Engagement9.5
Ease9.2

English · G
Narrative Feature
Mood: Funny & Lively