Gene Kelly: A Biography

Even though Hirschhorn gets the birth date wrong, this is still the definitive biography of Gene Kelly.

This book by Clive Hirschhorn did an excellent job of giving every fact a Gene Kelly fan needs to know. I love that there is no "dirt" on Gene Kelly, and Hirschhorn does not try to pretend there is. A well written bio. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to know about the fabulous Mr. Kelly.

I could not put this book down. As a life-long Gene Kelly fan who first became entranced by his talents as a child watching "Singin' in the Rain," I can't imagine a better way to gain insight into my screen hero than this book. All of the key players in his life are contributers through interviews (including Kelly himself.) It is a stimulating read from the first page to the last. Now I am trying to find a copy to own! If you have one to sell, please contact me.

this book is an excellent look on Gene Kelly's phenomonal performance life. He truly is one of, if not the best preformer ever. His choreography and tapping style was such a breakthrough from the Astaire dainty dancing days with more athletics. I strongly recommend this book.