The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly grace our screens in this fantastic musical comedy. Once again, this is another film that explores a comedic take on the likes of Hollywood. More specifically, the directors of the film showcased the transition from silent films to "talkies" as they were called back then. 

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Everyone is having trouble adapting from silent films to talkies. The introduction of talkies is the introduction of singing on camera, which has a lot of people worried about whether or not they have the pipes for it. Do they have what it takes to stay relevant? 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.