Singin' In the Rain Notes Before we watch the film, note 7-10 things you learn about the people or making of this film that you find interesting. Film Notes Don Lockwood Cosmo Brown Lina Lamont R.F. Simpson Question Response After the opening credits roll, what event are we attending and who are the people waiting for? (Be specific) What event? Don describes how he and Cosmo got their start at the movie opening. What do we find out in the clips we see? Be specific. Pay close attention to what you see versus what you hear Don describe. What do you see? What did he do to work his way from violinist to leading man? Why does Don prevent Lina from talking? Describe Don and Lina’s real relationship. (think about what she thinks and what he thinks) What does Kathy say that offends Don in the car? What technological advance does R.F. introduce at his party? Who are they waiting for? What do you hear? How are they different? Kathy Selden What has Don been thinking about for 3 weeks? Describe your favorite moments in “Make ‘em Laugh”. What is Cosmo’s job in the silent film productions and what promotion does he get? Silent: Promotion: What does R.F. want to do to Don and Lina’s new film? Has Kathy ever seen a Don Lockwood film? What kind of coaches do Lina and Don both see to prepare for the talking pictures? What problems does Lina have during filming? What happens during the movie premiere to the film? How does the audience respond to the film? What do Kathy and Cosmo suggest Don do to help the film? What big problem does Don find with changing The Dueling Cavalier? What do you think was used to make the rain visible on screen in “Singin’ in the Rain”? Who comes up with the new title and story ideas for The Dueling Cavalier? Describe what happens in the “new part” of the film that Don describes to R.F. During “Broadway Melody” what ways does Gene Kelly (Don Lockwood) prevent us from realizing that the woman in green/white (Cyd Charice) is taller than him? Who tells Lina about the dubbing? What did Lina do to sabotage the film’s publicity plan? Describe what happens when Lina gives her speech after the film premiere? What did the men do during Lina’s performance after her speech? What does Don do for Kathy at the premiere? What is the billboard of at the end? Be specific In your opinion, is Singin’ in the Rain a good representation of the transition from silent films to talkies? Explain.
