#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, choreographer, director. (b. 1912)
When he was 8, his mother enrolled him and his brother in dance class. "We didn't like it, were always in fights with the neighborhood boys who called us sissies. I didn't dance again until I was 15."
When he was 8, his mother enrolled him and his brother in dance class. "We didn't like it, were always in fights with the neighborhood boys who called us sissies. I didn't dance again until I was 15."
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, choreographer. (b. 1912)
He was forced to leave College after the 1929 crash and Depression working to help his family. He later did pursue a career as a dancer, and dropped out of school. He made his Broadway debut as a dancer in 1938.
He was forced to leave College after the 1929 crash and Depression working to help his family. He later did pursue a career as a dancer, and dropped out of school. He made his Broadway debut as a dancer in 1938.
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, choreographer. (b. 1912)
He starred in Pal Joey (1940) bringing in film offers. Film debut For Me and My Gal (1942) * DuBarry Was a Lady * Cover Girl * Christmas Holiday * Anchors Aweigh * The Pirate * Three Musketeers * Words and Music
He starred in Pal Joey (1940) bringing in film offers. Film debut For Me and My Gal (1942) * DuBarry Was a Lady * Cover Girl * Christmas Holiday * Anchors Aweigh * The Pirate * Three Musketeers * Words and Music
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, choreographer. (b. 1912)
On the Town * Summer Stock * American in Paris * Singin' in Rain * Brigadoon * Invitation to Dance * Les Girls * Young Girls of Rochefort * Hello Dolly! (Director) * That's Entertainment/Dancing * Xanadu (1980)
On the Town * Summer Stock * American in Paris * Singin' in Rain * Brigadoon * Invitation to Dance * Les Girls * Young Girls of Rochefort * Hello Dolly! (Director) * That's Entertainment/Dancing * Xanadu (1980)
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, choreographer. (b. 1912)
"Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place. Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face. I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain, and singin', just singin' in the rain."
Singin' in Rain (1952)
"Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place. Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face. I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain, and singin', just singin' in the rain."
Singin' in Rain (1952)
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US actor. (b. 1912)
Drama: Cross of Lorraine (1943) * Black Hand * Its a Big Country * Devil Makes Three * Seagulls Over Sorrento * Marjorie Morningstar * Tunnel of Love (Director) * Inherit Wind * Cheyenne Social Club (Director) * Viva Knievel (1977)
Drama: Cross of Lorraine (1943) * Black Hand * Its a Big Country * Devil Makes Three * Seagulls Over Sorrento * Marjorie Morningstar * Tunnel of Love (Director) * Inherit Wind * Cheyenne Social Club (Director) * Viva Knievel (1977)
#OTD 1996 – Gene Kelly, 83, US performer, director (b. 1912)
A commercial flop, one of MGM's last dance musicals. Now recognised as important in its inventiveness, created with and starring dancer, choreographer, Michael Kidd.
#GeneKelly Director (1955)
A commercial flop, one of MGM's last dance musicals. Now recognised as important in its inventiveness, created with and starring dancer, choreographer, Michael Kidd.
#GeneKelly Director (1955)
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