Don Lockwood, played by Gene Kelly

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Don Lockwood is the biggest movie star of his time. Don's partnership in films with Lina Lamont skyrocketed him to fame after a rough past. Growing up, Don and his friend Cosmo were constantly getting into trouble. They tried to make money by entertaining people from the time they were young children.

After going out to Hollywood, Don and Cosmo were finally able to get a job at Monumental Studios. When Don offered to work as a stuntman on one of the sets, he was quickly given the job. After R.F. sees Don's work, he makes him the new 'big thing' at Monumental.

Don and Lina have a difficult relationship. Don can't stand her, but Lina reads the fan magazines and begins to think they are romantically involved. When Don meets Kathy, Lina is terribly jealous. Finally, Don finds Kathy again...