tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post4081219090117759854..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952)FlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-65239101309074599452017-10-05T11:47:44.991-04:002017-10-05T11:47:44.991-04:00That's Jeanne Coyne, the future Mrs. Gene Kell...That's Jeanne Coyne, the future Mrs. Gene Kelly, to the right (stage right) of Debbie Reynolds.Sweet Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356702664203685197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-13658324519142114192014-08-10T19:58:10.106-04:002014-08-10T19:58:10.106-04:00Hey, Su-siee - thanks for stopping by. Yes - the r...Hey, Su-siee - thanks for stopping by. Yes - the real music of the period just makes this film even more meaningful.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-76793619805161864762014-08-09T15:34:53.851-04:002014-08-09T15:34:53.851-04:00Great review. You got me thinking that this story ...Great review. You got me thinking that this story may not have done well without the songs in that era. Donald O'Connor's character is my favorite in this movie. I wanted him to get Debbie Reynold's character. <br /><br /><a href="http://su-sieeemac.com" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a>Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-53514953420599477172014-08-06T19:51:31.906-04:002014-08-06T19:51:31.906-04:00Yes - Silver Screenings - Lina Lamont Pictures - I...Yes - Silver Screenings - Lina Lamont Pictures - Incorporated. Whatddaya think she is, dumb or somethin'?<br />Thanks for stopping by.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-53167569442543226612014-08-06T08:07:51.070-04:002014-08-06T08:07:51.070-04:00I also hope Lina Lamont went on to buy the studio....I also hope Lina Lamont went on to buy the studio. She would make a terrifying studio exec, but what a great character for a movie!<br /><br />There's so much to love about this film, not the least of which is the cast. My fave line: "Well, if it isn't Ethel Barrymore!"Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-20282175500196113272014-08-05T17:31:48.374-04:002014-08-05T17:31:48.374-04:00Hi Le - oh boy - another Lina club member!Hi Le - oh boy - another Lina club member!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10838086051246685122014-08-05T17:31:20.682-04:002014-08-05T17:31:20.682-04:00Thank you, Christina - yes, the more you appreciat...Thank you, Christina - yes, the more you appreciate silent films, the more you have to love SITR.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-42666263887287549012014-08-05T16:55:17.228-04:002014-08-05T16:55:17.228-04:00I agree with the wonderful comparison between Sing...I agree with the wonderful comparison between Singin' in the Rain and Sunset Boulevard. <br />I really love two things in this movie: the characters based on real film workers, and the fact that there were people who experienced the sound revolution helping this film get done.<br />By the way, when is the First Annual Lina Lamont Fan Club Meeting? ;)<br />Kisses! Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-24393122314362396112014-08-05T13:13:01.294-04:002014-08-05T13:13:01.294-04:00Great review! This has been one of my favorite mov...Great review! This has been one of my favorite movies all my life. I love how you link it up with some of the real stars who did and did not make the transition to talkies. Now that I've begun to watch and appreciate silent films, it really makes me want to go back and see this again. I think it will be even more fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-48857596925022418042014-08-04T19:40:53.184-04:002014-08-04T19:40:53.184-04:00thank you, girls - it just doesn't get much be...thank you, girls - it just doesn't get much better, doe it?FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-59409477758518173382014-08-04T19:40:25.072-04:002014-08-04T19:40:25.072-04:00Elizabeth - isn't that poster the best? I neve...Elizabeth - isn't that poster the best? I never saw it before - just a dream.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-45211006272043929112014-08-03T22:11:21.483-04:002014-08-03T22:11:21.483-04:00But oh! Debbie's high-heeled boots in the post...But oh! Debbie's high-heeled boots in the poster! (gasp) And she's showing her undies - *turns and blushes*<br /><br />This movie is just the cat's meow! :)Elizabeth Boydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080212336908645025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-88375983213150544342014-08-03T12:03:14.613-04:002014-08-03T12:03:14.613-04:00Wonderful review. 'Classic' doesn't re...Wonderful review. 'Classic' doesn't really do this film justice - it just transcends any type of description. Any time I'm sad I watch Make 'Em Laugh - Donald O'Connor is so underrated. For those ill disposed towards watching musicals, I always suggest watching this - the songs fit into the story more than most, and the characters have so much feeling. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-58515632819501991032014-08-02T21:27:33.319-04:002014-08-02T21:27:33.319-04:00Oh, thanks,Dorian - you're a sweetheart. Did y...Oh, thanks,Dorian - you're a sweetheart. Did your daughter go ga-ga over Mr. Kelly?FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-75319432833409848602014-08-02T19:46:11.939-04:002014-08-02T19:46:11.939-04:00Marsha, I loved your salute to SINGIN' IN THE ...Marsha, I loved your salute to SINGIN' IN THE RAIN! Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly were amazing, but hey weren't they all just a joy? Last year (as I recall; forgive me, I'm getting addled in my incroching age :-)), our family saw it in the theater, and it was a delight to see our teenage our daughter loving in on a big screen as the movie gods intended! :-D Swell post, my friend, as always!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.com