ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, February 10, 1996 TAG: 9602130146
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 7 EDITION: METRO
Home video is really not the best place to appreciate the late Gene Kelly's wide-ranging talents as actor, dancer, choreographer and director. Anyone who saw the restored version of "An American in Paris" at last year's Virginia Festival of American Film knows that it's a big-screen experience. So are the other two films that Kelly will always be remembered for - "On the Town" and "Singin' in the Rain." Even though they were made as the big-budget musical was nearing the end of its cycle, they're still wonderful entertainment - quickly paced, smart and funny.
So, those who haven't seen Kelly's work in its proper medium should wait for a revival or more festival reappearances. In the meantime, here are a few of his best that are available on videotape:
An American in Paris (MGM/UA)
Anchors Aweigh (MGM/UA)
Brigadoon (MGM/UA)
Cheyenne Social Club (Warner)
Cover Girl (Columbia TriStar)
Du Barry Was a Lady (MGM/UA)
For Me and My Gal (MGM/UA)
Forty Carats (Columbia TriStar)
Guide for the Married Man (FoxVideo)
Inherit the Wind (FoxVideo)
Invitation to the Dance (MGM/UA)
It's Always Fair Weather (MGM/UA)
Les Girls (MGM/UA)
Marjorie Morningstar (Republic)
On the Town (MGM/UA)
The Pirate (MGM/UA)
Singin' in the Rain (MGM/UA)
Summer Stock (MGM/UA)
Take Me Out to the Ballgame (MGM/UA)
That's Dancing (MGM/UA)
That's Entertainment (MGM/UA)
Thousands Cheer (MGM/UA)
LENGTH: Short : 46 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: (headshot) Kelly.by CNB