Art Quote by Gene Kelly
“I don't understand the whole concept of doubles. They used to do that in the early sound films in Hollywood, but I thought we had gotten rid of that. Now not only do you have doubles, but as in Flashdance, you have triples, quadruples. From my point of view it is bad for the art.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Flashdance, 1983; early Hollywood sound films, 1920s
The practice of using multiple body doubles for a single role has expanded, which the speaker believes harms artistic integrity.
In simple terms: Increasing doubles and triples in film is seen as detrimental to art.
Key Takeaway
Preserve artistic authenticity over technical gimmicks.
Themes
film production
authenticity
technology
artistic integrity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
opinion
When to use this quote
- casting decisions
- budgeting
- directorial choices
- actor performance
Key Concepts
body doubles
visual effects
cinematic technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology affect artistic authenticity?
- Can multiple doubles ever improve storytelling?
A Different Perspective
May enhance visual spectacle but can dilute personal expression.
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