Top 10 Best Gene Kelly Dance Scenes

[@MsMojo]

If you like this video, be sure to also check out our list of the Top 10 Iconic Fred Astaire Dance Scenes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KpkqB3e7N0gqc

[@arielfangirlmendez]

Xanadu was my favorite musical when I was born (it came on HBO when I was born at st mary's hospital in long beach march,3,1991)

[@oliverdelica2289]

Do one for Donald O'Connor!!

[@DDumbrille]

The 'Worry Song' was a result of Stanley Donen's imagination and hard work.

[@alondraperez-ramirez8363]

Do one for Mickey Rooney please.

[@marythomas1096]

@@alondraperez-ramirez8363 1970 classic romantic ghost husband

[@phoenixrising2268]

Gene Kelly was arguably the most talented performer in Hollywood history. Pure magic.

[@AiNoMiko]

It's simple, I see Gene Kelly, I smash that like button. All time favourite dancer on film.

[@jamien.5528]

My favorite is definitely Donald O’Connor! He was soo cute

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

I just think he’s a stud 🤯😖

[@karenlee188]

My step mother worked for the movie studio. She was eating lunch one day when a frustrated Gene Melly walked in. He complained his leading lady could not learn a dance he was sure he could teach anyone in 5 minutes. He picked my step mother out and she had the joy of dancing with him. Yah, she nailed it.

[@megamiow3325]

Ddeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaam boooooaaaaaah Deeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaam BOEH

[@nycava0520]

Great story and what a great memory!

[@fkeppel999]

The story would be better if it would have been Gene Kelly and not his evil twin Gene Melly

[@kookiemonster6035]

I wonder if that leading lady he was talking about could’ve been Debbie Reynolds 🤔

[@LilFisch1174]

@@kookiemonster6035 possibly. She was 18 or 19 during production of Singing in the Rain and had never danced before. For being that young and inexperienced, I think she did well.

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

One of the greatest of all time. No oldie movie ever made me smile as much as a Gene Kelly movie.

[@Shadowkey392]

Then you missed a LOT of classic Disney movies.

[@bekadid]

His smile was infectious!

[@tigardgirl2007]

Rip gene Kelly 1912 to 1996 he was the best actor and dancer and singer out there he will be miss a lot we love you man 😭😥😢😢😭😥

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

One of the best in my opinion, but RIP

[@jannaoyola6394]

They don’t make actors like him anymore ;-;

[@IsyMaxine]

The only person I've seen anywhere remotely close to Gene Kelly is Vincent Rodriguez lll from Crazy Ex Girlfriend (check the live version of him sing "Head in the Clouds/Angry Mad', you won't be disappointed. He's not the best actor in the show, but his voice and dance chops makes up for it imo :)

[@IsyMaxine]

Also, a majority of the cast in Crazy Ex Girlfriend are broadway performers. The series finale is actually a live show!! :) It's such a good show! :D

[@kenthuang436]

The only musical people seem to want now are either Broadway adaptations or Disney animated films.

[@enolamsamoht]

Actually you mean they don't make dancer's like him anymore. Gene Kelly was first and foremost a dancer before anything else. He's just a dancer who stared in movies about dancing.

[@chloevanderlei3759]

no they do not :'(((

[@tmfd9476]

He is one of the greats! Voice, dance moves, tap, acting, and a handsome fella. They don’t come like him anymore. Truly an amazing, everything!

[@TheCymbalProject]

The sheer athleticism of some of the moves... you've got to be really fit to be able to pull this off.

[@TheLizzifer]

The dance he does with Cyd Charisse in SITR took my breath away. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful as that.

[@PhilMatous]

right on.

[@maureenm8462]

Gene Kelly and Fred astaire the greatest dancers whom we shall never see their like again.

[@Aussie1276]

What made Singing in The Rain and Gene's performance all the more amazing, was he was doing it with a 104 degree fever

[@peanutbutter7991]

He honestly outshined everyone he worked with, it was hard to match his presence and skill

[@judibickford5306]

Gene Kelly was a master of dance and a TOTAL babe!

[@suzannerust8658]

That smile...oh my!

[@noemistephanie93]

Agree! He was gorgeous!

[@charlesfosterkane1966]

He always smiled while he danced, such joy

[@maengun2091]

His talent was through the roof but his drive to be as good as he could be was amazing too.

[@32roso]

He was the best ever I don't think anybody can mount up to all the energy he put into his movies

[@kailyns8159]

Overjoyed to see the Garland-Kelly movies getting some love. Surprised you chose Be a Clown over The Pirate Ballet though. Kelly loved working with Judy Garland more than any other actress and he kept trying to get MGM to put them together more often. Easter Parade, for example, was supposed to be Gene and Judy. But Gene got hurt in rehearsal for another film and asked Astaire to take his place so Judy could still make the movie. He took care of Garland unlike any other professional. Gene was known for being a harsh task-master when it came to teaching his partners his choreography and he demanded perfection, rehearsing over and over until it was flawless. But with Judy, Gene was gentle, undemanding, and would work at her pace. He adored Garland. Thanks for this list.

[@SilverGram]

Thanks for your words. I hate the way Hollywood treated Judy Garland. It's nice to know someone looked out for her. My cousin was one of her backup musicians when she toured. Both Gene and Judy were among my favorites.

[@chloevanderlei3759]

Which is because Judy had to learn rather quickly about dance and did have a big background of her dancing history prior to these films. Not just fro wizard of oz but just working so hard it gave her the experience. It is good though that when Gene got hurt he put his good companion and co-actor of many films, Fred Astaire, by her side. Because they all radiated talent. And Gene did have his harsh moments. One of the ones I know that stands out is how cruel and harsh he was to Debbie Reynolds throughout the filming of Singing in the Rain. She was only a 19 year old girl who had never worked in such a huge project like this. She didn't have dance experience and yet for her to buck up as much as she did and take all the crap that Kelly threw at her was incredibly brave for a young woman in the 1950's. She would have to dance and dance until her feet bled! She is a 1950's movie star with boldness. She also hadn't experienced as much in life like Kelly did, so when he French and slobber kissed her for the doorstep shot in singing in the rain, she was not expecting that at all and was completely grossed out. I don't blame her because even though at that time in 1952 when it was all about making out and shoving tongues down throats kinds of relationships among younger people, some girls still were not ready for that and actually were still innocent and uneducated about the values and meanings of life and love.

[@Anjuli50]

Actually, not to nitpick, but Kelly didn't leave Easter Parade because he got hurt rehearsing for another film -- it was actually because he broke his ankle playing touch-football in a backyard game at his house! His attachment to Garland goes back to the way she shepherded him through his film debut, For Me and My Gal, after he made his name playing Pal Joey on Broadway. His second picture with her, The Pirate, flopped at the box office but didn't deserve to -- it was based on a wonderful play by S.N. Behrman, and as a movie it was way ahead of its time. His final movie with Judy, Summer Stock, was done as a favor to her when her career was crashing, and though he was afraid it wouldn't give him the scope for any innovative choreography, he managed to do the number on this list, You Wonderful You Reprise, which was groundbreaking and appears deceptively simple, and the astonishing Portland Fancy, with Garland. And yes, he was gentle with Judy -- but as for nursing her along in dance rehearsals, it wasn't necessary. Both Kelly and Astaire said that she was an amazing study who could watch a stand-in dance her part once and then get up and do it perfectly, without rehearsal. She was a highly underrated dancer.

[@slvrangel22]

I'm just listening to the audiobook Get Happy. I'm not too far in, but after I finish I plan to read one on some of the other old Hollywood stars. I do love Fred and Gene and Judy. I'm just mesmerized by their captivating talent.

[@xLonGxLegZx]

Tap dancing in roller blades is pretty damn impressive

[@hollyludlow2460]

Singing in the rain ☔️ the best loved gene kelly what a guy

[@werthmelissa]

Singin In The Rain will always be my favorite Gene Kelly movie of all time!

[@Pacho_1581]

OF ALL TIME!

[@ddthewolf]

Oh Gene Kelly, I had such a crush on him as a kid ❤

[@scribe56]

I still have a crush on him.❤

[@joannevona9020]

MS. Mojo.. Don't u ever SHUSH up. Can we not JUST ENJOY!!!

[@scribe56]

Thank you

[@dementedfurbie.]

I'm surprised that they didn't mention that Gene Kelly was sick as a dog when he filmed the "Singin' in the Rain" scene. I think I heard he had a bad cold with a high fever.

[@kerriethompson2073]

He was really sick when performing the famous scene in Singing In The Rain. It took over three days to film it and he had a 103 degree fever to boot! Despite all that he nailed that scene! What a true professional!

[@cair124]

@darrell holland Except what he was actually dancing in was milk. Rain wouldn't have shown up on camera.

[@clemencyfitzclarence6982]

Kerrie Thompson so he had a fever higher than the boiling point of water? Looooool ok

[@jadeannee]

Clemency FitzClarence he meant 103 Farenheit wich means 39 Celsius

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

And it was shot in one take I believe!

[@dragonmaster4405]

The world is better since this man was on it.

[@daniellengontang150]

30 years after I first watched it as a kid, Singin' in The Rain is still my all time favorite movie. ♥️♥️♥️

[@melindakinnaird]

I love Fred Astaire, but Gene Kelly was the better dancer, in my opinion. He utilized his whole body (and props) and made you want to dance with him. He was so wonderful.

[@jenniferbrown1685]

Vert true...

[@eurologic]

Absolutely.

[@laurahuston2187]

So different in the way they moved. Fred had so suave and smooth. Gene did it all.

[@pianodude6510]

Oh I’d love to climb a mountain, And reach the highest peak, But it doesn’t thrill me half as much As dancing cheek to cheek

[@ruthjohnson4380]

Gene Kelly was an athletic dancer. Fred Astaire was a bit more reserved. Both are so fun to watch.

[@begonia2]

He did almost all the choreography in his movies. The dance sequence in "An American in Paris" at the end is brilliant!

[@gianealbiazzetti9241]

He was brilliant!

[@tonyaeheman6189]

I love Gene Kelly ❤️. Gene was one of a kind. There will never be another Gene Kelly.

[@ethannielson942]

A true classic, Gene Kelly. His kind will never be seen again in my lifetime because Hollywood frankly doesn’t make these type of films any longer and doesn’t encourage this type of talent any longer.

[@lindalee5871]

films today are rubbish that goes for the actors too.

[@Twystedsyxx]

He was such a powerful dancer that he had to slow down for Fred Astaire. Even as he got older, like in Zanadu, he was still able to do things that some modern dancers cannot achieve now. Gene Kelly inspired me, as a dancer. I always strove to be this amazing. There will never be another like him. I think this list should have also included his performance as Pinkie Benson in What a way to go. Because the 'Get Acquainted' number with the salt tap dance was stellar.

[@Paul-iv9mt]

I have always admired Gene Kelly and found his acting and dancing far superior to that of Fred Astaire. He was an exciting and inspirational dancer and I don't think we will see his like again.

[@oldenweery7510]

I just KNEW Singin' in the Rain would be #1, but as good as it was, the #2 entry really surprised and delighted me, as I'd never seen it before! WOW!! What a sense of _balance_ that man had! Tap-dancing on roller skates was impressive enough, but balletic leaps with wheels on your feet seems almost impossible. Thanks, MsMojo.

[@denisebrussell1623]

Should have been #1 instead of #2!

[@paulbeaumont2911]

The man appeared to defy physics while dancing, it’s like he floats with ease, an unnatural, magical vision and expression of talent, sadly missed.

[@andypoopoo16]

Simply the best. Nobody comes close.

[@AFoxInFlames]

I can't walk in the rain to this day without literally singing, singing in the rain lol.

[@thesingingthing]

Love this! Do a list for Donald O’Connor next!! (Including Make em laugh, of course)

[@tylerzorn6152]

Gene Kelly Fred Astaire Donald o Connor Frank Sinatra what a bunch they'll never be another group like them... They were all perfection !!!!!

[@karilari8057]

I love that you always have a vintage top ten for these classic lovers like me

[@Alucard24601]

Singing in the Rain is my favourite Gene Kelly film, and as much as I agree that the scene is incredible, I personally think the "Moses Supposes" dance routine he does with Donald O'Connor is better

[@marciabezerrabs]

So good to watch this! Much better than some news... thanks!

[@perrywalton2464]

What a truly talented man. Delightful, energetic and passionate work. My he rest in peace.

[@garretindall2820]

Gene was AMAZING

[@roman23bullard52]

He amazed me more than Michael Jackson

[@garretindall2820]

@@roman23bullard52 he was one of Michael's inspirations. Him & Fred Astaire

[@roman23bullard52]

@@garretindall2820 well of course bruh he's where Michael got the high gunning pants from with the socks

[@garretindall2820]

@@roman23bullard52 and don't forget the suit from "Smooth Criminal" came from "Band Wagon" with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse

[@roman23bullard52]

@@garretindall2820 yup in also don't forget when micheal was dancing in an alley in one of his videos he got that from gene when he did cover girl 1944

[@statesnet975]

I love Gene Kelly..... And, I REALLY Love WatchMojo. Your Lists are so great. Many KZbin Channels specialize in a specific topic. Y'all cover everything. So Informational and Educational.

[@SuperKatieg93]

I love Gene Kelly and even his dancing too, it always put a smile on my face. I'm so happy they put two movies that I like, which is Singin in The rain and On The Town.

[@vernettahollier7980]

Indeed!

[@surrealfarm]

Don't forget the underestinated Brigadoon, with Cyd Charise.

[@ingdanify]

Okay, MsMojo has been posting so many Broadway related videos, and I'm living for it.

[@YourFunkLord]

Without question Gene Kelly is one of the All Time Greats.

[@edward311]

Stunningly talented dancer/performer who was also astoundingly gorgeous.........Gene Kelly in a sailor suit and i'm in heaven.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Truly outstandingly talented man

[@lilypadroad]

Gene Kelly is the most athletically talented dancer of all time!

[@roxy5588]

Gene Kelly is my favourite actor from the Golden Age! I love him so much! And all of his dance scenes are so unique and iconic! 😍😍😁

[@rhondaluvbug6415]

Yesss! Great actor!

[@marliesgocke8388]

The best of all time !!!🤗

[@SplendidlyStupendous]

I would've thrown up by that second turn, if I hadn't already broken my back. Mr Gene Kelly, you're DA MAN!

[@lilyflower8991]

Amazing talent! Love Gene Kelly!!

[@SuraHPeeDeeFlex]

On The Town is my all time favorite movies!!! Happy to see it in honorable mentions. I can watch it over and over.

[@janinecox256]

The way he danced in An American in Paris was amazing and sensual!

[@theaussiebackflipboy]

This may sound absolutely stupid but I never realised that Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire danced together. Hollywoods greatest.

[@calidahill3374]

What a talented and handsome man

[@kerriethompson2073]

Fun fact: the famous dance with Gene and Jerry the mouse in Anchors Aweigh was originally supposed to be with Mickey mouse, but Disney wanted too much money to loan out. So they went with Jerry instead.

[@oldenweery7510]

IMHO I think Jerry made it seem happier than Mickey would've. I read a lot of comic books when I was a kid, O so long ago, and was never a big Mickey fan. About half the time the story was some gangster/spy/adventure thing, with Mickey holding an _automatic pistol_ in his fist.

[@rockerchris82]

They actually used the clip in the show family guy where they replaced Jerry mouse with stewie

[@longgrayline8055]

Greatest dancer and dance choreographer of all time imo...Hollywood was that much better because of his work. R.I.P. good sir

[@countrydj2]

Got the movie Singing in the Rain in 2019 for Christmas. Such a classic!

[@annweaver5727]

I've been in love with gene Kellie from the time I first saw him always will..to this day there's never been a greater talent..

[@mrswhite323]

This made my heart so happy!!! Thank you for giving this legend a special video! I've been a fan of his since I was 5 years old...he inspired me at that young age to dance. He was also my first crush. 😊😉 Love that you guys truly went all over his career.

[@daveerhardt1879]

I love his dancing. Fred Astaire was great too, but Gene had that smile and a joy in dancing that sets high above everyone else. Probably the most muscular of dancers in the movies, he had power and grace in all his moves. 'Singin in the Rain', is probably my favorite musical, funniest musical of all time and wonderful dancing.

[@elissaschornstein9399]

GENE KELLY AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL. WHAT A SMILE. ♥️♥️♥️

[@kalathomas20]

He was so good he is one of my favorite dancers/actors 😘😍 I watched most of his movies ❤️

[@florkelly4276]

For me its so hard to choose!!! I like every single number he made!!!

[@philippinedard4658]

I've always been aware of this, but I particularly realised it with this Top 10, how qualitative MsMojo's commentaries are. We are not just given a bunch of good Gene Kelly dance numbers in random order; there's a real thought process behind this countdown based on well-phrased arguments. I mean as much as I adore Gene Kelly's dancing, I don't think I could find quite so many different ways to describe his footwork or his incredible routines. So kuddos to you MsMojo for bringing us such well crafted content!

[@kumonoameai]

Don't forget, when he was doing the Singing In the Rain number he had a 102 degree F fever yet still managed to perform one of the greatest dance solos in film ever made.

[@ciaraf4158]

“ Good Morning” from Singin in the rain was my favorite scene

[@CrazyforDonnyOsmond]

He was the best dancer who ever lived as far as I'm concerned, with Donald O'Conner a close second. But not only was he an amazing dancer, but he was absolutely gorgeous in every way.

[@benedictjoseph3832]

The Greatest Entertainer of all Time..

[@batgurrl]

Thanks msmojo for such a great list for a great talent! Singing In The Rain is as iconic as it gets.

[@diadegior]

GREAT!!!!! UNFORGETABLE!!!!! FOR EVER GENE KELLY!!!!

[@geri911]

I love watching this dude. GOAT!

[@susanlloyd7395]

Thank you. I love this and love him. Good work!

[@alyciaregino190]

My school did Singin' in the Rain back in May and my best friend played Gene Kelly. And honestly while I was watching this all I could think was "Singin' in the Rain better get first"

[@aidandevine5228]

Older movies are magic.

[@tonyaeheman6189]

I really enjoy this video of Gene Kelly oh my. You do a very good job on the videos. I love this video!❤️I love all of Gene's dances. Gene is my favorite 😍❤️. Gene Kelly was one of a kind . There will never be another Gene Kelly. I will always be in love with you Gene 🙂❤️

[@ScorpionStrike7]

He seemed like a really great guy. Rest in Peace, buddy. Your legacy lives on.

[@deniserodas6848]

Thank you for this list 🕺🏾

[@heididepotter8136]

The most handsome and talented dancer ever. Singing in the = show must go on

[@danielalejandro6335]

What a dancer👍👍👍

[@iliannymartinez2619]

Love him they r all great

[@Codogcodog]

I want a boxset of all these movies!!

[@AminahMosley]

Looooove his showmanship

[@gleekqueen93]

YES! I remember asking for this on the Fred Astaire video. Love it!

[@gloriasmall9323]

LOVE this one: ALL OF THEM !!! 💝❤💖

[@alanmorris7669]

This was real entertainment and talent. The crap we have today is worthless.

[@brittalbach416]

Judi looks fantastic here in this dance, she could ve just been a great dancer as much as a singer

[@jimpeoples8308]

Great narration. I haven't seen many of the picks, and the video did well in displaying Kelly's uniqueness and style. His love for dance is obvious.

[@tombrunila2695]

Talent and creativity!

[@Revox67]

Gene Kelly = legend. This narrator = nails on a chalkboard.

[@chelseacanales8763]

Today’s musical are too Hollywood, I love watching the classic musical movies. 🎵I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain what glorious feeling and I’m happy again 🎵

[@leslieawest5062]

Karen Lee, great story about your Stepmom. How thrilling for her. Gene Kelly was always a Hollywood favorite of mine. His Dancing was superb!! One of his leading ladies. Told him he was a taskmaster. He did alot of movies back in the day. I was always happy to see them. Fred Astire also a favorite of mine, Donald O'Connor, too, Danny Kaye ,Wow! just so many great dancers back in that era. Lots of great lady dancers too. The Golden Age of Hollywood era. Fantastic. Glad tons of these great movies are on DVDs now. White Christmas, my all time favorite holiday movie. Yes, I'm a Senior Citizen now, I seem really enjoy seeing these Wonderful movie, over and over again They bring such joy to watch. 😍🤩👣👏

[@Kpopk1ng]

THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS VIDEO I LOVE GENE KELLY, I LOVED HIM AS SOON AS I SAW HIM DANCING IN SINGING IN THE RAIN, OKAY GENE AND JUDY IN A MOVIE TOGETHER THAT I HAVE TO SEE NOW, YAYAYAYAYAY I KNEW SINGING IN THE RAIN WOULD BE NUMBER ONE

[@sheu.6477]

What a men! Love Gene.

[@mamalillycat8756]

I was born too late for my famous dance man. I always thought he was so handsome. I so miss you Gene! So sad I could have been your granddaughter:( They just don't make films like his or actors like him and the others. RIP!

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Roller skates. Yes. My FAVOURITE dance