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He sang and danced in the rain, proclaimed New York to be a wonderful town, and convinced a group of Parisian children that they had rhythm. One of the most influential and respected entertainers of Hollywood's golden age, Gene Kelly revolutionized film musicals with his innovative and timeless choreography. A would-be baseball player and one-time law student, Kelly captured the nation's imagination in films such as Anchors Aweigh (1945) , On the Town (1949) , An American in Paris (1951) , and Singin' in the Rain (1952) .In the first comprehensive biography written since the legendary star's death, authors Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson disclose new details of Kelly's complex life. Not only do they examine his contributions to the world of entertainment in depth, but they also consider his political activities -- including his opposition to the Hollywood blacklist.
About the Author
Cynthia Brideson, born in 1990, has been writing and studying classic film from the time she was seven years old. She co-writes all her books with her identical twin sister, Sara. Their special area of expertise are in Hollywood musicals. As twin sisters, they are inseparable and have several future writing projects in the works which they are penning together. Currently, they are working on a memoir about living as twins with Asperger's and anorexia. They reside in Sacramento, California.
