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Articles and commentary devoted to Gene Kelly, presented through an academic lens.

Gene Kelly Fans on Forgotten Hollywood Podcast

9/19/2022

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Episode 84 of Forgotten Hollywood explores Gene Kelly, Chicago, and film. 
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You Write Just Like a Man: Gene Kelly, Virginia Van Upp, and the "Compliment" Heard 'Round the World

2/18/2019

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Gene Kelly once praised the screenwriter of Cover Girl. Or did he? 
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Rest Easy, Gene Kelly, Your Legacy Lives On

2/1/2019

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Two decades after his death, Gene Kelly continues to teach and inspire. — BY GEORGIA BLOO NICOLAOU
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An American in History: On Gene Kelly's Influence

1/31/2019

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I'm following the steps of Gene Kelly, transcending the gender being represented. — BY PLUTO ROSNER
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Gene Kelly, Always Pushing Forward

1/30/2019

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Gene Kelly remains relevant because he consistently fought against the industry's expectations of him. — BY WENDY SULPHUR
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This post is part of our series "Classic Gene Kelly," in which fans share personal essays/stories on why Gene Kelly stands the test of time.

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Playing Games on Rodeo Drive: Gene Kelly’s House as an Extension of the MGM Musical

1/25/2019

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In the forms of play and gaming, community, unpretentiousness, and innovation burst from the walls of Gene Kelly's Beverly Hills home. — BY KELLI MARSHALL
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Gene Kelly's house at 705 North Rodeo Drive, late 1970s. Courtesy of David Fantle.

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Xanadu and the Razzies

12/22/2018

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The creators of The Golden Raspberry Awards owe a great deal to Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
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Kelly at Christmas

12/20/2018

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How far would you go to watch a Gene Kelly movie? — BY MARC ORR
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Highlighting the Holidays with Gene Kelly

12/19/2018

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While easy to program, DVRs are not as memorable as TV guides and yellow highlighters — BY HARINDER NOTAY
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The Body

11/27/2018

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A poetic tribute to Kelly's frame and form — BY MARC ORR​
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Smokin' Cigarettes in Singin’ in the Rain

11/16/2018

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Why does the film's title number feature a cigarette ad? — BY KELLI MARSHALL
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“You Were Meant for Me” and the Myth of Entertainment in Singin' in the Rain

11/15/2018

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This number and its backdrop play with our expectations about the world of moviemaking. — BY LISA DUFFY
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The Red Room: "Broadway Melody" in Singin' in the Rain

11/14/2018

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The dream ballet's red backdrop reinforces a young hoofer's evolution in show business. — BY EILAT RIMON
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A Simple Sunset in Singin' in the Rain

11/13/2018

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The backdrop's simplicity makes the musical number all the more effective. — BY MACY VETO
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Monsters, Skirts, and Eastern Sequences in MGM's "On the Town"

11/12/2018

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From her office on Hollywood Boulevard, reporter Ann Lewis covers On the Town. — By KELLI MARSHALL
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Where Is Gene Kelly's Wedding Band?

12/4/2017

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Despite his progressive nature, Kelly maintained a rather conventional view of domestic life and marriage.
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Gene Kelly’s Adults-Only Puppet Show

6/22/2017

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In the 1960s, Gene Kelly lent his voice to Sid and Marty Krofft's nude marionnette show. 
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Gene Kelly, Beauty Pageants, and Marjorie Morningstar

3/4/2015

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Thanks to old newspapers, the woman standing next to Kelly on Schroon Lake is solved.
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An American in Paris on Broadway, with Gene Kelly

11/16/2014

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Does promotion for the Broadway adaptation of An American in Paris discount Kelly's contributions to its existence?
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Debbie Reynolds Auction: The Results

6/18/2011

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Pieces related to Gene Kelly totaled more than $146,000.
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