He's got rhythm: the life and career of Gene Kelly

Introduction: ballet dancer and swaggering tough

Pt. 1. "Who wants a choreographer from Pittsburgh?" 1912-1941. The reluctant dancer

A Depression-era kid

Kelly mania

"It wasn't elegant, but it's me"

The time of his life

Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered

Pt. 2. Riding on a rocket: 1941-1957. At the MGM university

New heights

"I'm asking for the Navy"

The American line

A flaming trail of masculinity

The renaissance man

You can count on me

Who could ask for anything more?

Laughing at clouds

What a day this has been

The unhappy road

Pt. 3. Still going strong: 1957-1972. A hundred million miracles

"I wear so many hats"

Looking for enchantment

Pt. 4. Ambassador of his art: 1972-present. True talent shows itself in kindness

Contemporary yet timeless

Epilogue: think of him and smile

Appendix A: Selected stage work

Appendix B: Selected filmography

Appendix C: Selected television work.