Singin In The Rain Analysis

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Singin' in the Rain is a romantic comedy musical, set in the Hollywood (then Hollywoodland) of the 1920's. It features a cast of characters all based in the movie industry, and centers on the blossoming love between leading man Don Lockwood and stage actress Kathy Selden, while the film industry transitions from standard silent movies to talkies and musicals. The success of the film definitely was not hoisted unto the overly simplistic and almost—or perhaps purposely—parodic plot. Much of the overall impact of the musical may be attributed to the set design. After all, it is what is responsible for setting the atmosphere of the entire musical, as it offers further visual aid to the music and theatrics. It is what fully completes any scene, since it paints the clear picture for the audience.…show more content…
The most recognizable aspects of the settings are emphasized to ensure audiences get the full feel of the time and place the scene wishes to portray. This, however, is done in a stylish manner; the designs are obvious, but not overdone in such a way that they become campy. A good sense of color is evident: the vividness or monochromatic quality of the set designs work to either up or compliment the already bursting with color type of musical Singin' in the Rain is at its core. All in all, the props and designs were eye-catching, but not enough to steal a scene from the stellar dance sequences. Though artistically crafted and used in the musical, the designs remained appropriate to the time period of which the musical takes place. The audience is plunged into a vintage time warp that puts them into what is truly 20's
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