… that the song "Singin' in the Rain" debuted in MGM's "Hollywood Revue of 1929."
… that Singin' in the Rain premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in NY on March 27, 1952.
.. Gene Kelly talks about his career and Singin' in the Rain specifically in these two interviews:
Singin in the Rain On Location
Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds are just two of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.
Gene Kelly Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA SEE MAP
Debbie Reynolds Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA SEE MAP
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find the stars of celebs Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor:
Gene Kelly Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
6153 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Debbie Reynolds Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
6654 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Debbie Reynolds Walk of Fame Star (Live Theater)
6654 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Donald O'Connor Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
1680 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA
Donald O'Connor Walk of Fame Star (Television)
7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA