Claim: Debbie Reynolds starred in a film.
Evidence: She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words , and her breakout role was her first leading role , as Kathy Selden in Singin ' in the Rain -LRB- 1952 -RRB-.
Singin ' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical-romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen , starring Kelly , Donald O'Connor , and Debbie Reynolds.