lesson: Singin' in the rain, 1952

Plot Summary:

In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina's latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina - well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to "aspire", or will she get the break she deserves ?

	Singin' In the Rain		History of MGM Studios
	Pre-production stage of the filming process		Production stage of the filming process
	Post-production stage of the filming process		Golden Age of Hollywood, a history
	Stanley Donen pdf		Test Open

Students will analyze the movie Singing In The Rain, the first movie written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, presenting the Integrated Musical style. Student's will learn about early film history and the transition period from silent movies to talking pictures. Film terminology will be presented as they are demonstrated in the exhibition of the motion picture.