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Gene Kelly

“We had the best of times, and I think it was because we all thought we were trying to create some kind of magic and joy. And you know, that’s what you do [onscreen]. You dance love, and you dance joy, and you dance dreams. And I know if I can make you smile by jumping over a couple of couches, or running through a rainstorm, then I’ll be very glad to be a song and dance man; and I won’t worry anymore that the Pittsburg Pirates lost a hell of a shortstop.”

Happy Birthday, Gene Kelly!  (August 23rd, 1912 - February 2nd, 1996)

“Singin’ In The Rain” (1952)

vintagegal:

Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

Gene Kelly and friends, Kay Kendall, Mitzi Gaynor and Taina Elg

Les Girls - (1957)

Gene Kelly

Singin’ In The Rain - (1953)

Singin’ In The Rain - 1952

Singin’ In The Rain - 1952

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gothollywood:

iamthegeneralissimo:

Happy Birthday Gene Kelly!