"I'm singin’ in the rain, just singin' in the rain...” – who doesn’t know the words of the most famous "rain song"? Do you, like Gene Kelly, also laugh at dark clouds and your heart is permanently filled with sunshine? Discover a suite designed for incurable, eternal optimists.
The apartment, decorated in the style of the 20s of the twentieth century, will take you straight to America from the old days when the stars of silent films faced a challenge posed by the sound film. They coped very well, composing the phenomenal musical "Singin’ in the Rain” which became our inspiration to create this unique interior.
The brown-and-white grid, adorning the walls of the suite, is a hidden theme from the movie. Can you guess which? Relax in the spacious sleeping area where we placed 2 comfortable beds dressed in soft linens and cushions. The suite also features a kitchenette and a sunny and spacious bathroom with a shower cabin. Your complete relaxation will be guaranteed by the comfortable furniture, 50-inch LCD TV with LED technology and fast WiFi.
The film “Singin’ in the Rain” is one of the most joyful and perfectly crafted musicals in the history of cinema. The 1952 production still delights audiences with its choreography, humor, and lightness of storytelling. Although it tells a story about a technological breakthrough in Hollywood, its energy remains fresh.
The film’s story takes place in the late 1920s, when the film industry was undergoing the sound revolution. The creators humorously portray the chaos caused by the arrival of talking pictures. The inspiration was the success of productions such as The Jazz Singer, which initiated the era of sound cinema.
The characters of “Singin’ in the Rain” must find their place in this new reality. Stars of silent cinema suddenly face the challenge of working with microphones and spoken dialogue.
The film was directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. The production lightly reveals the behind-the-scenes process of filmmaking. The viewer watches recording sessions, acting rehearsals, and various complications surrounding a film’s premiere.
It is a movie about the film industry, but without cynicism. The creators opted for warm humor and a fast narrative pace.
The most famous sequence is, of course, the dance in the pouring rain to the song “Singin’ in the Rain.” Gene Kelly performed the choreography with tremendous energy. Interestingly, the scene was filmed over several days, and the actor was struggling with a high fever during that time.
The final result looks light and spontaneous. In reality, it required precise work on lighting and the flow of water.
The number “Good Morning,” performed by Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor, is considered a showcase of synchronized movement. Reynolds was only 19 at the time and was not a professional dancer. The intense rehearsals pushed her to the point of extreme exhaustion.
To make the raindrops visible on screen, a small amount of milk was added to the water. Proper lighting highlighted every movement of the actor. The set also required special water-drainage systems.
These technical details shaped the final visual effect. Thanks to them, the scene became one of the most recognizable in cinema history.
Interestingly, after its premiere the film was not immediately regarded as a masterpiece. Only later did critics begin to appreciate its structure and choreography. Today, “Singin’ in the Rain” regularly appears in rankings of the greatest musicals of all time.
