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Roger Ebert hosts a special Ebertfest 2003 Q&A for Singin’ in the Rain, the legendary 1952 MGM musical directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, and Cyd Charisse.
Recorded after a festival screening at Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival, this discussion features Donald O’Connor, who played Cosmo Brown, reflecting on one of the greatest movie musicals ever made.
The conversation touches on the film’s unforgettable dance numbers, behind-the-scenes memories, Hollywood musical history, and the enduring appeal of Singin’ in the Rain.
rogerebert.com/reviews/singin-in-the-rain-1998
Roger Ebert hosts a special Ebertfest 2003 Q&A for Singin’ in the Rain, the legendary 1952 MGM musical directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, and Cyd Charisse.
Recorded after a festival screening at Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival, this discussion features Donald O’Connor, who played Cosmo Brown, reflecting on one of the greatest movie musicals ever made.
The conversation touches on the film’s unforgettable dance numbers, behind-the-scenes memories, Hollywood musical history, and the enduring appeal of Singin’ in the Rain.
rogerebert.com/reviews/singin-in-the-rain-1998
