I think had they not supported it, that would have been very difficult. And Patricia, who had been writing down and recording almost every conversation they shared over their years together until then, admitted hearing the recordings now was both positive and negative – but ultimately allows her to keep his memory alive.“The idea actually came from Gene. Singin’ in the Rain, American musical comedy film, released in 1952, that was a reunion project for the American in Paris directorial team of Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, who was also the films’ star. With his charm, good looks and undeniable talent, he took dance from being seen as something for “sissies” to putting it on par with sports as an expression of skill and athleticism for men.His crowning achievement — and often considered the most popular and admired musical of all time — was 1952’s Enjoy this clip of him performing the title song, and marvel at the fact that although he was suffering from a 103° F fever at the time, he still managed this unforgettable performance. Singin’ in the Rain will always remain one of the most iconic American musical comedies of all times. “I was sat there thinking, he’s drop dead gorgeous and he’s got this charm, that sparkle you see in his eyes – that was really there,” she recalled.While their relationship remained private at first, it wasn’t long before the media caught wind that Gene – who had been married twice before – was in a new relationship with a younger woman. People make assumptions and things.“My parents certainly understood it and were very supportive which made it easier. The title of the song is given to the picture.When Edwards first sang “Singin’ In The Rain,” he wore a slicker and rain hat and stood in arid splendor on a set devised to simulate a fair-sized cloudburst.Very different, if one may take the press agent’s word for it, is the 1952 Kelly is said to splash merrily in the gutters, on the wet sidewalk, up and down dripping steps, and window, and up on a lamppost. The couple had two children together, while Gene already had a daughter with his first wife Betsy Blair, who he divorced in 1957.However, Patricia admitted it crept up on him and after five years, he eventually popped the question.

Hit tunes from old films revived in new musical with Gene Kelly and title of “Singin’ In The Rain'” From the Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) March 30, 1952. It was a funny time, he was like a little kid,” she laughed.Of course, meeting when Gene was older meant Patricia sadly didn’t have as long as she’d wish with her husband. She recalled: “I think by falling into this relationship through work… we set out to work together and then the other just came upon us both, it wasn’t until five years into being together when I’d lived with him the whole time that he finally got around to it.”After making the decision, Patricia said he became “really cute” about the wedding – even having a new blazer made for the big day. Now Patricia has opened up to The pair first met at the Smithsonian in Washington DC, US, in 1985, when he was the host for a television special about the museum and she was a writer on the project.
He carries an umbrella with him, but for some unaccountable reason doesn’t use it.There were also some very unusual numbers in the original ”Broadway Melody,” including the ballad that gave this film its title in 1929.There were, in addition, “The Wedding of The Painted Doll,” and “You Were Meant For Me.” Charles King sang this latter number by Arthur Freed-Nacio Herb Brown with Anita Page and Bessie Love looking on admiringlyIn the new version, restaged for “Singin’ In The Rain,” it is given to Kelly and The “dolls” in the Kelly version are now wooden-soldier types.