Singin' in the Rain1952Singin' in the Rain
1952
In 1927 Hollywood, silent-film star Don Lockwood and his screechy-voiced co-star Lina Lamont face ruin when talking pictures arrive. Don, his friend Cosmo, and chorus girl Kathy Selden scheme to save their picture as a musical.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Joy itself on film. A talented girl's voice is used without credit, and the truth comes out in the end.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Lina tries to take credit for Kathy's voice, and the deceit is exposed publicly in the end. Don's pushy flirting, a vampish dancer in the "Broadway Melody" ballet, and smoking go unaddressed.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Was it right for Lina to take credit for Kathy's voice?
- How did Don and Cosmo help Kathy?
- Which song made you want to dance?
- How did silent films become talkies?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: aggressive flirting and kissing; smoking; slapstick.
Trailer
Best edition
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Singin' in the Rain 4K Blu-ray (70th Anniversary Edition)
4K · April 26, 2022
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