Towards the end of the film we meet Cyd Charisse’s nameless character in the “Broadway Melody” sequence. Lina’s costumes contribute to her interest in fame and outward appearances. Her white coat lined with fur is the epitome of Hollywood wealth and glamour in the 20’s. In the “Good Morning” sequence, her loose dress helps her keep up with Don and Cosmo during the dance number, yet gives her shape so she never sacrifices her femininity. In contrast to Kathy, Lina’s wardrobe throughout the film is glitzy and glamorous. Kathy wears simple and modest dresses that match her sweet, girl-next-door character. In this post I will focus on three of the major female characters. The film takes place in the twenties but was filmed in the fifties, so the costumes are a mixture of styles and bold colors from both time periods.The costumes contribute to the narrative by distinguishing the characters from one another. I am a sucker for anything with elaborate tap dancing numbers, and while Gene Kelly is no Fred Astaire, he holds his own in this film along with Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds.One of my favorite things about Singing in the Rain is the elaborate mise-en-scene, which contributes to the film within a film or world within a world theme that we are focusing on in this class. Singing in the Rain is one of my favorite musical films.
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