Blockbuster...no, better, a perfect, cinematic classic!

Rating: Null/10 (11 March 2001)

Rita Moreno, who briefly wears a red wig and is almost unrecognisable, said, in an interview given in Toronto, that the 'Make 'em Laugh' routine which had almost literally killed Mr. O'Connor, was judged perfection by Mr. Donen and Mr. Kelly, and in the can, when a technical glitch was discovered which necessitated that it be redone, in its entirety!
Cyd Charisse got her part by default. Arthur Freed was not taken with Mr. Kelly's partner and asked Ms. C., a relative 'unknown', if she'd be willing to audition for a part which meant working with Gene Kelly...the rest is history.
Debbie Reynolds' singing was dubbed! Really!!