First see the clip, only then read the rest of this message.
I deeply appreciate this film and even more this scene.
In this scene the first very expensive take they did of the rain it was not visible enough to read well on the silver screen. For the retake they mixed the rainwater with a bit of milk, so that it shows more clearly on film. It worked.
Gene Kelly caught a flu, the producers failed at sending him home, he insisted on doing the scene.
Doing a perfect take, with an fever, soaking wet in the stench of a downpour of sour milk. THAT is star*quality.
Admiration and love to Gene Kelly for his passion and dedication to excellence.
Now enjoy the clip again, really enjoy it.
Revel in the Joie de vivre.
