A Celebration of Doug Jones: Singin’ in the Rain

Opens on March 23

Director: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen Run Time: 103 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1952

Starring: Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Gene Kelly, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell

Screenwriters: Betty Comden, Adolph Green

Producer: Arthur Freed

A Celebration of Doug Jones

As many of our friends, members, and supporters know, Vidiots lost our dear friend and colleague Doug Jones on November 1, 2023. To celebrate our love for Doug and his incredible commitment to Vidiots, to cinema, and countless members of the film community, Vidiots is proudly hosting a day of public programming in Doug’s honor on Saturday, March 23. The titles selected for this very tender and special day are films Doug loved, and that he cherished sharing with audiences. We hope you’ll join us for a day of watching and talking movies, just as our Doug would have wanted.

Arguably the greatest movie musical ever made, and considered by many (certainly our beloved Doug) to be one of the greatest films of all time, Singin’ in the Rain remains a singular masterpiece of music, comedy, romance, and dance, set against a breathtaking Technicolor backdrop of imagination and artistry. Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds electrify the screen in back-to-back legendary musical numbers. Jean Hagen delights as the perfectly hilarious villain. The entrancing Cyd Charisse shows off her spectacular moves in a dazzling pas de deux with Kelly. It’s an inspiring, entertaining, stunning, and remarkable work of cinematic majesty.

Vidiots proudly screened Singin’ in the Rain shortly after opening in 2023, the film was programmed by Doug for delighted audiences of all ages.

A Celebration of Doug Jones: Singin’ in the Rain

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