Patricia Ward Kelly refutes longstanding rumors about Gene Kelly's treatment of Debbie Reynolds while filming 'Singin' in the Rain.' Contrary to claims of brutal treatment, she notes that Reynolds thanked Kelly for her career. Patricia highlights how past co-stars remember him as caring and considerate, always concerned for performers' well-being. She also clarifies a misbelief regarding the famous rain scene, stating there was no milk used to create the illusion. Overall, she portrays Gene as a dedicated professional who was both demanding and kind-hearted.
"It's been circulated for decades that he worked Debbie so hard in 'Singin' in the Rain' that her feet bled all over the floor - it is just not true," Patricia said in an interview with Remind Magazine.
"George Chakiris, Leslie Caron and many other dancers have shared with me how Gene was thoughtful with people," she said. "He was always worried about performers getting shin splints dancing on the hard surfaces."
"I don't know why it keeps resurfacing, but there is no milk in the water for the iconic 'Singin' in the Rain' number in the film," she shared.
"He certainly had high expectations of himself and of others, but performers, grips, camera operators, and cinematographers have all let me know how professional and kind he was."
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