Gene Kelly

Singin' in the Rain's Gene Kelly found himself at the mercy of his studio when two of his dance routines were criticised.

And in the most beautiful way. Singin' in the Rain's original cut showed Gene holding up Cyd before she wrapped her legs around his waist in a sexually suggestive manner. This routine was later trimmed down by just a few seconds after reviewers objected to some of the racy dance moves. The film was directed by Gene Kelly, who also starred in the picture as Don Lockwood, while also choreographing every one of the movie's fantastic dance routines. This change brings her back down to the ground, removing any raunchy moments from the dance. During the Broadway Melody section of the movie, Gene's character Don envisioned a few dance numbers with iconic performer Cyd.