---
title: "Singin' in the Rain"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/singin-in-the-rain-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 872
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Singin' in the Rain (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/singin-in-the-rain-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 film set in the Hollywood of 1927. The story follows a silent film star during a period of significant industrial change. As the motion picture industry begins the difficult transition to talking pictures, the protagonist finds himself navigating the new technological landscape alongside a paranoid screen partner. Amidst these professional challenges, the central character also develops a romantic interest in a chorus girl. The narrative focuses on the personal and professional struggles faced by these performers as they attempt to adapt to the arrival of sound in cinema. By depicting the behind-the-scenes tensions of a studio environment undergoing a major transformation, the film explores the complexities of fame and artistic evolution during a pivotal era in movie history. The plot centers on the interpersonal dynamics and the technical hurdles encountered by the cast and crew as they attempt to maintain their careers while the medium of film changes permanently around them.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A silent film star falls for a chorus girl during Hollywood's transition to talkies."

### Why Watch
- Critically acclaimed classic of the classical Hollywood musical
- Features famous musical numbers directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen

### Caveats & Content Note
- None provided in the sources
- Tone & Suitability: It is rated G and is a comedy and romance film.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, musical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gene Kelly** as *Don Lockwood*
- **Donald O'Connor** as *Cosmo Brown*
- **Debbie Reynolds** as *Kathy Selden*
- **Jean Hagen** as *Lina Lamont*
- **Millard Mitchell** as *R.F. Simpson*
- **Cyd Charisse** as *Dancer*
- **Douglas Fowley** as *Roscoe Dexter*
- **Rita Moreno** as *Zelda Zanders*
- **Mae Clarke** as *Hairdresser (uncredited)*
- **Bess Flowers** as *Audience Member (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Singin' in the Rain released?
It was released on 04/10/1952 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under comedy and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl as he and his screen partner struggle to transition to talking pictures in 1927 Hollywood.

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