THE ASTOR REVIEW

All-time favourite 1952 musical set during Hollywood’s transition to sound films. Has one of the most celebrated sequences ever filmed with Gene Kelly ‘dancing and singing in the rain’. AJP

IMDB SYNOPSIS

In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina's latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina - well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to aspire, or will she get the break she deserves?