“Singin’ in the Rain”, 1952, Top 20 Variety-2022, Top 11 AFI-2007, World cinema classics

Expected movie premiere in Hollywood. Movie stars from America walk the red carpet, adorned in stunning costumes. Everyone awaits the appearance of the main characters of the premiere, Don Lockwood and Lena Lamont. Finally, the most famous stars of the cinema, Don Lockwood and Lena Lamont, make their entrance. The leading journalist at the event coerces Don Lockwood into talking about his biography in the film industry. Since childhood, Don and Cosmo performed dance routines in various venues. In their youth, they continued to perform together in theatrical sketches. Finally, they reached Hollywood. They were entrusted with providing musical accompaniment for gaming scenes during filming. During one scene, an actor was knocked unconscious. Don Lockwood approached the director and offered to replace the actor in that scene. On the film set, Don approached Lena Lamont, who played the lead role in the movie. However, she greeted him very coldly. At that moment, the film's producer, Simpson, approached Don, praised him, and offered Don a contract for the lead role. Lena's attitude towards Don instantly changed. From then on, the star-actor duo of Don Lockwood and Lena Lamont was formed, and fame accompanied them from one movie to another. The film premiere was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the esteemed audience. On stage, Don didn't let Lena say a word. The reason being Lena's diction and voice were excessively high-pitched and piercing. Therefore, the publicity manager and producer decided not to let Lena speak. Don, accompanied by Cosmo, went to Simpson's party. But fans outside swarmed Don and started tearing his tuxedo for souvenirs. Don was forced to flee on a tram. From there, he leaped onto the car of a young woman who called the police. The policemen recognized Don Lockwood, saluted him, and wished him a good evening. This is how Don met Cathy Seldon. Cathy introduced herself as a theater actress. A dispute about the roles of actors in theater and cinema led to an argument between them. At Simpson's party, all of Hollywood's elite gathered. Simpson prepared a special cake for the guests, from which a joyful Cathy Seldon emerged. She was part of a showgirl group and was unhappy that Don Lockwood saw her there. Cathy, enraged by Don's attitude, wanted to hit him with the cake but accidentally hit Lena in the face. Cathy was forced to run away. Three weeks passed and Cathy disappeared. All of Don's attempts to find her were unsuccessful. During filming, Lena told Don that she had arranged for Cathy's dismissal from the troupe. With a determined step, Mr. Simpson entered the film set. He announced that the filming was being stopped because the audience demanded talking sound films. In the pavilion, Mr. Simpson invited Cathy to a role in the film. Here, Don and Cathy accidentally met again. A beautiful, poignant scene between Don and Cathy ensued, along with their graceful dance in the pavilion. The process of adapting to sound films began. Diction, teachers, became in demand for actors. Lena Lamont faced a particular problem in this regard. Additionally, there were significant technical issues. The microphones were large, making it difficult for actors to speak simultaneously with their partners and into the microphone. Directors were on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The premiere of the first sound film featuring Don and Lena was a complete failure. According to the contract, the film had to be delivered for release within six weeks. Don, Cathy, and Cosmo, disappointed by the failure, discussed the situation. The idea arose to turn the failed movie into a musical. The problem was Lena. She had neither a voice nor the ability to dance and was a poor actress. Don decided to negotiate with producer Simpson. Immediately, the idea of having Cathy dub Lena's voice emerged. Simpson optimistically embraced the idea of saving the film by transforming it into a musical. Intensive work began. They recorded songs and monologues for Lena, performed by Cathy. Additionally, they needed to shoot scenes of a young dreamer who came to New York and achieved success. We caused a scandal upon learning that Cathy was dubbing her. Lena set a condition for Simpson, Cathy's name should not be mentioned in the press. Despite major difficulties, the film was saved. The musical premiere was greeted with enthusiastic applause. Behind the scenes, a strong scandal continued. Lena decided to say the welcoming words to the audience herself. Her grating voice caused irritation and surprise because a different voice was used in the film. The audience asked Lena to sing. Don persuaded Cathy to sing behind the curtain. Cathy complied and said that after this, she would part ways with Don forever during Simpson, Don, and Cosmo removed the curtain, revealing the true performer, Cathy Seldon. Humiliated, Lena fled. Don brought Cathy back and announced to the audience that it was Cathy Seldon who dubbed the film and performed the songs. She's the real star of the picture, Cathy Seldon. A beautiful conclusion to a celebration of justice.