1) What is Clover’s thesis in her article “Dancin’ in the Rain” (i.e. what is the main point she is making about the film’s production context)?

Clover’s thesis in her article is that the main point of giving credit where it is due shown in “Singin’ in the Rain” is not followed even in the production of the movie itself. The film takes advantage of different people without due credit.

2) Give at least 3 examples she gives from the film (scenes, lines of dialogue etc.) that support her thesis.

1. Noyes/Royce,
2. The singing happening when Lina is “exposed” for lip syncing is actually the actor for Lina’s real voice
3. Black Culture highly influenced the dance and certain instances of the film

3) What are your thoughts on this?

I think her article is interesting. The section regarding how even though singing is in the name, the underlying emphasis of dancing as the hero/solution to the problem of the story was strange. The focus on “athleticism” in the musical genre was interesting as it played into this emphasis on dancing.