Gene Kelly stars as Don Lockwood, Donald O’Connor as Cosmo Brown, and Debbie Reynolds as Kathy Selden in the 1952 musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain‘.
Main cast
- Don LockwoodGene KellyMain
- Cosmo BrownDonald O’ConnorMain
- Kathy SeldenDebbie ReynoldsMain
Supporting cast
- Lina LamontJean HagenSupp
- R.F. SimpsonMillard MitchellSupp
- Roscoe DexterDouglas FowleySupp
Guest & voice
- Zelda ZandersRita MorenoGuest
- Dora BaileyMadge BlakeGuest
- RodKing DonovanGuest
- Olga MaraKathleen FreemanGuest
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About this cast
The 1952 musical film ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ features Gene Kelly as silent film star Don Lockwood, Donald O’Connor as his best friend Cosmo Brown, and Debbie Reynolds as aspiring actress Kathy Selden. The story follows the trio as they navigate the transition from silent films to talkies in Hollywood.
FAQs
Who plays Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain?
Gene Kelly plays Don Lockwood, the charismatic silent film star who falls for Kathy Selden.
Who plays Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain?
Donald O’Connor plays Cosmo Brown, Don’s best friend and musical sidekick, known for the ‘Make ‘Em Laugh’ number.
Who plays Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain?
Debbie Reynolds plays Kathy Selden, the aspiring actress who becomes Don’s love interest and helps him adapt to talkies.
Who plays Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain?
Jean Hagen plays Lina Lamont, the vain silent film star with a grating voice who struggles with the transition to sound.
What year was Singin’ in the Rain released?
The film was released in 1952 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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