The Great Dictator combines slapstick with poignancy. The closing speech was originally seen as a big mistake, but now it's iconic, especially when you consider the fact it was released over a year before Pearl Harbor. I tend to find the humor in most situations because if you're in a hopeless situation, the only thing which can keep you going is humor. I voted for a different Chaplin.
Singin' in the Rain has the greatest collection of classic songs (most are from the '20s and have been in other films of that era) and dances of any original movie musical. Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly spend the movie trying to outdance each other. It's also the best Hollywood satire ever made. Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen also contribute mightily. Left off my ballot because of the musical aspect (I didn't include any).
Singin' in the Rain has the greatest collection of classic songs (most are from the '20s and have been in other films of that era) and dances of any original movie musical. Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly spend the movie trying to outdance each other. It's also the best Hollywood satire ever made. Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen also contribute mightily. Left off my ballot because of the musical aspect (I didn't include any).
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It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. - John Wooden
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