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Singin in the Rain context - Coggle Diagram
Singin in the Rain context
Dignity
Wealth inequality in the 1920's was extremely high, gap between social classes and therefore a wide spectrum of quality of life (significant difference between him as a young boy and him as a grown man)
White men were dominant, women were suppressed and did not possess the same treatment and rights (all of the film crew were men)
All I do is dream of you
Popular trend of dance troupes in 1920's entertainment
Jazz band - references 1920's music
Charleston dance style - was popularised in the 1920's
Female stereotypes for the male gaze - shown through the pink dresses
Art deco - fashion influence
You were meant for me
Don and Kathy could almost be seen as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as they gracefully glide through the space performing hand holding and smooth stepping actions
Romeo and Juliet - the balcony scene which is reflected when Kathy is stood on the ladder and Don is looking up at her. Classic Romantic Hollywood feel - costume, music, dance style, romance
Fred Astaire - 13 years older than Kelly so had a significant influence but Kelly did not want to be overshadowed by him. Astaire had a very specific look and style which could link to some costumes used in Singin in the Rain
Good morning
The jazz singer - the first 'talkie' of the 20's 1927
Range of dance styles used relates to Kelly's eclectic style
Fit as a fiddle
Use of props - fiddle, flower (clown)
Variety entertainment
Double act with use of costume - Kelly was in a double act on Vaudeville
Kelly was in a double act with his brother Fred
Comedy
Don's character has parallels to Kelly's route to Broadway
Vaudeville - comedic elements, very theatrical and over exaggerated dance style
Adverts in the back help to show facade
Moses Supooses
The jazz singer - the first 'talkie' in the 20's (1927)
Kelly's tap training - influenced by 'Dancing Dotson'
Biblical references - headscarf with the curtain and toga
Singin in the Rain
Fred Astaire - ballroom style influence with the umbrella
Child play - with the jumping in the puddle and childlike gestures (makes it appear that anyone can dance which is something that Kelly was interested in)
Make em laugh
Vaudeville (the mannequin - use of puppetry)
Charlie Chaplin (slapstick comedy - rose to popularity in the 1920's)