Stanley Donen
Date of Birth:
13 April 1924, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Nickname:
The King of Musicals
Height:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Mini Biography:
Since he was a child, Stanley Donen attended dance classes and debuted on Broadway at age 17. With the help of the producer Arthur Freed and the actor Gene Kelly he got the chance to direct the musicals On the Town (1949), Singin' in the Rain (1952), and Love Is Better Than Ever (1952) which revolutionized the genre. Another important work of his own was the musical version of the book of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 's The Little Prince (1974). As producer, he turned to the genre of comedy, with Surprise Package (1960), but he also produced some films of other genres.
Spouse:
Pamela Braden (1990 - 1994) (divorced)
Yvette Mimieux (4 November 1972 - 13 January 1985) (divorced)
Adelle Beatty (1960 - 1971) (divorced) 1 child
Marion Marshall (20 May 1952 - 1959) (divorced) 2 children
Jeanne Coyne (14 April 1948 - 1949) (divorced)
Singing In The Rain 
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In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina's latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina - well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to "aspire", or will she get the break she deserves.
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