SINGIN' IN THE RAIN: Gene Kelly (1912-1996) American actor and dancer, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. Kelly starred in (and co-directed) the music romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain as Donald Lockwood. D.S., Gene Kelly, one page, 4to, n.p. (Beverly Hills, California), n.d. (November 1977), on the printed stationery of The American Film Institute. The typed document takes the form of a letter addressed to Kelly from Richard Carlton, Deputy Director of the AFI, dated 10th November 1977, and concerns a special programme to be presented by the AFI honouring the fifty greatest American films and states, in part, 'The program, a variety special including a film segment comprising about thirty-five minutes, will be presented before a live audience at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The program may include one or more film clips and/or stills from films in which you previously appeared…..Your cooperation would be appreciated by providing your formal consent to AFI's use of film clips….' Signed by Kelly in black ink at the foot of the document, granting his consent; Donald O'Connor (1925-2003) American dancer, singer and actor who appeared in Singin' in the Rain in the role of Cosmo Brown. D.S., Donald O'Connor, one page, 4to, n.p. (Sherman Oaks, California), n.d. (February/March 1985), on the printed stationery of The American Film Institute. The typed document takes the form of a letter addressed to O'Connor from Howard Begle of the AFI, dated 27th February 1985, and concerns the AFI's Life Achievement Award to be presented to Gene Kelly at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on 27th March 1985, stating, in part, 'The Institute's presentation to Mr. Kelly includes a screening of selected clips from his more important films. Among the films to be included in this screening is ''Singin in the Rain''. All required consents for the use of clips from this film are being obtained from the Screen Actors Guild. Your cooperation would also be appreciated by consenting to AFI's use of clips in which you appear…..' Signed by O'Connor in blue ink at the foot of the document, granting his consent. About EX, 2