Gene Kelly: To Live and Dance | Biography, Documentary | Full Movie

Archive footage lifts the lid on the life of actor, dancer, singer, choreographer and director Gene Kelly, featuring insights from his son and eldest daughter.

00:00 Full Documentary (with subtitles)
00:37 The life and career of Gene Kelly, a pioneering Hollywood dancer and actor from Pittsburgh.
06:39 The rise of Gene Kelly in Hollywood, known for his unique dancing style and charisma.
12:21 Gene Kelly's impact on Hollywood during World War II and his dedication to dance and innovation.
18:26 Gene Kelly's journey through war, filmmaking, and artistic community in Los Angeles and New York.
23:45 The impact of Gene Kelly's ballet sequence in 'An American in Paris' and the creation of 'Singin' in the Rain.'
30:24 The life and career of Gene Kelly, including his political stance, personal struggles, and challenges in Hollywood.
36:56 Gene Kelly's impact on popularizing dance as an art form, from challenging traditional ballet to introducing jazz.
41:23 The life and legacy of Gene Kelly, a renowned dancer and director, as he navigates personal and professional challenges.
47:12 Life and legacy of iconic dancer Gene Kelly, from early struggles to enduring influence on Broadway.

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[pamavery]

My Dad was his roomate at Pittsburg university, for a few years! I have a yearbook that he signed of my fathers! He taught my dad to dance to get the girls!

[vintagebrew]

A few years ago I was going through a rough time with depression. One of the things that got me through it was watching all of Gene's MGM classics. For a few hours they gave my brain a rest and a real lift. I'm grateful.

[jennifermcdonald]

Yes he was an amazing dancer, actor and singer, but to be remembered as a wonderful father, friend and man, is truly the best success anyone can achieve! What a tremendous man!

[MrPerfesser]

My mom went to Peabody High School with Gene. Everyone in our neighborhood knew the Kellys, and it seemed like half of Pittsburgh took dancing lessons from Gene or Louise or another Kelly. They went to St Raphael's Church, but Gene also taught for years at Beth Shalom Congregation during the Depression. They had a million friends of all races, nationalities, and faiths, and never forgot their neighborhood. Gene made certain everyone from his graduating class could afford to come back for his 50th class reunion by picking up the tab for the entire event. He was a blue collar guy who just happened to be a superstar.

[Omar-wqdz]

I never grow tired of seeing him sing and dance in Singin In The Rain, On The Town, An American In Paris, Cover Girl, Anchors Aweigh, and Summer Stock

[TheArtfulAddict]

Phenominal dancer, obviously. But he's the only performer I can think of where when he sings, you can actually hear his smile. I love that about him. ❤

[barbarabangert]

We all ❤know the magnificent talent he was but to hear he was a great father was wonderful to hear as well

[eleanorryan]

He seems to have been a lovely man, extremely intelligent and giving. His son and daughter that spoke are just lovely also. He brought joy to so many people and is still doing so. Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪 💚

[verenamaharajah]

I saw Hello Dolly at the cinema as a young teenager and I came out of the dark into the sunlight singing and dancing! It was a glorious feeling I shall never forget. It still makes me sad that films since then don’t make anyone feel uplifted like that.

[Bobbied]

My favorite dancer ever. His looks, charm, optimism, athleticism... talent beyond compare. Thank you!

[sharoncarthy]

I really enjoyed this. Getting to hear Kelly and Timothy talk about him was a real treat. Singin' In the Rain was the first
movie I ever saw.

[marmeecruz]

Nobody else like him; such charisma, such talent!

[nicoletanis]

Gene Kelly's creativity was magical.

[Ambigirl]

How wonderful to hear from a child that their father was a wonderful father. I love Gene Kelly. I remember I was watching a bio of Cyd Charise, and she said that her husband always knew which dancer she was rehearsing with. If she came home smooth with no bruises or black and blues, she was rehearsing with Fred Astaire, if she came home bruised up and tired, she was dancing with Gene Kelly. The Kelly kids were blessed and we were blessed to have him dance for us.

[MiamiSpartan]

Such an athletic dancer. Loved watching him

[aggarwalkaoor]

His dance on the song Singing in the Rain was phenomenal! Unmatched by anything else I've seen. So full of joie de vivre!

[charitobarragantorres]

Thanks for this wonderful gift! I saw him for the first time when Ali was 8 yrs old and I fell in love with him. Will never forget him as long as I live.

[agapitacordova]

I grew up watching Gene Kelly with my grandmother. She had every movie he did on VHS.
Now my grandchildren watch Gene Kelly on DVD and on line.
Amazing man. I always admired him.

[luckyluke]

As a professionnal dancer myself, I think Gene kelly is perhaps the most underrated actor/dancer ever! I dare anyone today to go up on any stage and perform the way he did!

[lindaphillips]

A beautiful, talented man, beautifully remembered.