Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly had always been an avid dancer, but initially started down a track to become a lawyer. After 2 years in law school, he dropped out to pursue dancing full time. His first job was in Pittsburgh and his first Broadway gig was working on Leave it to Me! a musical by Cole Porter. Later, his leading role in Pal Joey on Broadway made him a star. He then broke into Hollywood with many starring roles in movie musicals such as For Me and My Gal, Cover Girl, Anchors Aweigh, and Ziegfeld...

Gene Kelly Essays

Moses Supposes in Style: A Close Reading of an Iconic Scene in Singin' in the Rain Anonymous College

Singin' in the Rain

Within the film Singin’ in the Rain, the marvel of how process becomes product is brought front and center. One of the most interesting sequences in this regard is the “Moses Supposes” scene, which makes the otherwise-dull process of vocal...

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Gene Kelly Essays

Moses Supposes in Style: A Close Reading of an Iconic Scene in Singin' in the Rain Anonymous College

Singin' in the Rain

Moses Supposes in Style: A Close Reading of an Iconic Scene in Singin' in the Rain Anonymous College

Singin' in the Rain