SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
POSTERS AND TRAILER
Look at the different posters. What can you imagine about the film? What kind of film is it? (genre).
Watch the trailer and comment.
THE ACTORS
He is Stanley Donen’s friend.
He is a great dancer too! He was in competition with Fred Astaire.
Who is Debbie Reynolds?
She is Carrie Fisher’s mother! Carrie Fisher is Princess Leia in Star Wars!
THE STORY
The film is about the transition from silent films to ‘talkies’ or films with sound. This is a famous silent film by Charlie Chaplin, The Kid.
Now let’s have a look at the first sound film, The Jazz Singer.