
Cursed Knowledge #26: Singin' in the Rain
Epsilon Theory Podcast
00:00
The Practice of Using Ghost Singers in Movie Musicals
This chapter discusses the practice of using ghost singers in movies and how audiences can feel cheated when they find out that the actors they admire didn't actually sing. It mentions examples from movies like 'Singing in the Rain', 'The King and I', 'West Side Story', 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', and 'My Fair Lady' where ghost singers were employed. The chapter explores the scandalous nature of using a ghost singer and how it has fallen out of favor in recent years.
Transcript
Play full episode