As Hollywood makes the tricky transition from silent films to “talkies”, star Don Lockwood’s (Gene Kelly) latest romance gets reimagined as a musical and hits a major snag: the leading lady has a terrible voice! Bursting with breathtaking choreography and iconic, toe-tapping songs, Singin’ in the Rain is frequently described as one of the greatest musicals ever made and established Debbie Reynolds as one of the brightest talents in Hollywood. Courtesy of film preservationist Lou DiCrescenzo, the movie will screen from an original three-strip Technicolor print that was once part of the collection at the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Museum in Las Vegas. After this final screening at BMFI, the 35mm print will be housed at the Library of Congress. Along with a Dark and Stormy cocktail (or mocktail) provided by The Grog Grill, what a glorious feelin' you'll have at this special screening. BMFI presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Tickets and details are available at BrynMawrFilm.org.
