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“There is a certain amount of pornography that exists throughout Purple Rain, but the appeal is obvious. You can really pick that picture apart and see where "A" fits into "B" and so on. It was very wisely done.”

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Gene Kelly, an American dancer, actor, and director, was born on August 23, 1912, and passed away on February 2, 1996. He is renowned for his unique dance style and film performances, and is considered one of the most influential dancers in the history of cinema. more

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“Mentally, I write myself a little story. Of course, sometimes you have a song that says, "Do that." My best example is Singin' in the Rain. Arthur Freed had insisted that the song should be in the picture, but he was very anxious about it.”

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