7 films that had Hollywood Legend Gene Kelly dancing into the hearts of audiences

Eugene Curran Kelly was born on August 23, 1912. The award winning singer, dancer and actor put to film many iconic acting performances over his illustrious career. 

So on Gene Kelly's 110th birthday we decided to list our Top 7 favorite Gene Kelly performances on film.

7. For Me and my Gal (1942) Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but their relationship complicated by WWI. (Read the recent Blu-ray review of this film HERE!)

6. The Three Musketeers (1948) D'Artagnan and his Musketeer comrades thwart the plans of Cardinal Richelieu to usurp King Louis XIII's power. (Read the recent Blu-ray review of this film HERE!)

5. An American in Paris (1951) Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Friendships are tested when two of them fall in love with the same woman.

4. On The Town (1949) Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

3. Take Me out to the Ball game (1949) Two baseball players, who work in vaudeville on the off-season, find themselves in trouble with their team's new female owner wants them to win the pennant. (Read the recent Blu-ray review of this film HERE!)

2. Singing in the Rain (1952) A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his jealous screen partner are trying to make the transition to talking pictures.

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1. Summer Stock (1950) A down on her luck small-town farmer, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her sister.

In July 1994, Gene Kelly suffered a stroke than in early 1995, he suffered another stroke which  disabled him. Than on February 2, 1996 Gene Kelly passed away, he was 83.  

So do you agree with our list? What is your favorite Gene Kelly film. We would love to hear your thoughts.