"Singin' In The Rain"
"Singin' In The Rain"
His raw energy was perhaps best captured in that famous sequence
in "Singin' in the Rain," which showcased his agile grace and Irish
charm. Debbie Reynolds was only 18 when she starred opposite Kelly
and Donald O'Connor in the 1952 movie.
In the 1994 interview, Kelly said he never wanted to dance "like all
those rich people in suits, because they hid the line of your body."
"I wanted to show that line. I trained for years to do it so I danced
in sweatshirts, rolled up sleeves, moccasins, socks, jeans, khakis, and
so forth."
In 1989, "Singin' in the Rain" was one of the first 25 films selected
by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry of significant
movies.
According to Donen, Kelly brought a "sort of brash, lovable quality"
to his movies -- a quality which Kelly apparently prided himself on.
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