Singin’ in the Rain

Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies wasn’t smooth, but it sure was stylish. With Gene Kelly literally dancing in the rain, Debbie Reynolds proving her star power, and Donald O’Connor defying gravity (and logic) in “Make ‘Em Laugh”, this Technicolor classic reminds us that joy is best served with a splash. Equal parts satire of showbiz and sheer cinematic bliss, it’s the movie musical that still leaves audiences grinning decades later.

Come for the rain, stay for the toe-tapping, and leave humming.