Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, Singin' in the Rain was co-written by Betty Comden and the late Adolph Green. The movie, which was nominated for two Academy Awards, starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd Charisse, Douglas Fowley, and Rita Moreno. A Broadway musical based on the film opened at the George Gershwin Theatre July 2, 1985, and ran through May 18, 1986. Twyla Tharp directed and choreographed a cast headed by Don Correia. A Broadway revival of the song-and-dance musical, which was scheduled to arrive on Broadway this fall starring Derek Hough, was postponed.
鈥淢usician Don Lockwood (Kelly) rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen),鈥� according to press notes. 鈥淲hen Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden (Reynolds), Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice.鈥�
The 2017 TCM Big Screen Classics series will also feature聽Some Like It Hot (1959) from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); The Godfather (1972) from Paramount Pictures; The Graduate (1967) from Rialto Pictures; Guess Who鈥檚 Coming to Dinner (1967) from Sony Pictures Entertainment; An Affair to Remember (1957), All About Eve (1950), and The Princess Bride (1987) from Twentieth Century Fox; Smokey and the Bandit (1977), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) from Universal Pictures; North by Northwest (1959), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and Casablanca (1942) from Warner Bros.
Each of these motion pictures will be digitally projected in its original aspect ratio at 2 PM and 7 PM local time each day (Sundays and Wednesdays).聽 The films will also be accompanied by specially produced commentary from TCM host Ben Mankiewicz or Saturday-afternoon host Tiffany Vazquez, giving insight and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
鈥淭CM and Fathom are proud to announce some of the greatest feature films of all time in the 2017 TCM Big Screen Classics series. These 14 titles were released over five decades and include Best Picture winners, epic storytelling, astounding direction, legendary star-power and memorable soundtracks, all of which have captured the hearts of film lovers and defined moviemaking magic," said Fathom Events vice president of Studio Relations Tom Lucas in a previous statement.
"The TCM Big Screen Classics series presents a unique opportunity for聽movie lovers to experience some of the聽most beloved classics of all time, on the big screen and with a live audience, as they were originally聽intended to be shown,鈥� added聽Genevieve McGillicuddy, vice president of partnerships and brand activation, Turner Classic Movies.聽鈥淓xpanding our long-term relationship with Fathom Events and our聽studio partners makes it possible for TCM to directly engage with聽a community of movie fans in聽a meaningful and聽memorable聽way, and share our love of classic film in local markets across the country."
Tickets for聽the 2017聽TCM聽Big Screen Classics聽series聽can be purchased聽online聽by visiting聽,聽or at participating theatre box offices.
Dates of the screenings follow:
Singin鈥� in the Rain 65th Anniversary聽(1952)聽鈥撀燬unday, January 15聽and聽Wednesday, January 18聽
An Affair to Remember 60th Anniversary聽(1957)聽鈥� Sunday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 15
All About Eve聽(1950)聽鈥� Sunday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 8
North By Northwest聽(1959)聽鈥� Sunday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 5
The Graduate 50th Anniversary聽(1967)聽鈥� Sunday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 26
Smokey and the Bandit聽40th Anniversary (1977)聽鈥� Sunday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 24
The Godfather 45th Anniversary (1972) 鈥� Sunday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 7
Some Like It Hot聽(1959)聽鈥� Sunday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 14
Fast Times at Ridgemont High 35th Anniversary (1982)聽鈥� Sunday, July 30 and Wednesday, August 2
Bonnie and Clyde 50th Anniversary (1967)聽鈥� Sunday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 16
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary (1982)聽鈥� Sunday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 20
The Princess Bride 30th Anniversary (1987)聽鈥� Sunday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 18
Casablanca 75th Anniversary (1942)聽鈥� Sunday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 15
Guess Who鈥檚 Coming to Dinner 50th Anniversary (1967)聽鈥� Sunday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 13
(Updated January 15, 2017)
