Attention U.S. TCM Subscribers: MGM's 1952 musical Singin' in the Rain was not adapted from a stage production, though the film was later turned into one, being first presented on stage in 1983. Its abundant creativity, innovation and driving energy place this film at the top of all cinematic musicals ever produced. Singin' in the Rain has been reviewed as a past Blu-ray selection here:
and will joyously dance its way onto TCM Saturday, December 16 at 5pm PST.
Also: In honour of the late Debbie Reynolds and her most famous musical appearance, here is an In Memoriam to her, her daughter Carrie, and a glorious moment to share from the film Singin' in the Rain: