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One sheet vintage movie poster for the classic 1951 musical film
"An American in Paris", starring Gene Kelly and introducing Leslie Caron.
Overview
Film: An American in Paris
Release Date: November 11, 1951
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Produced by: Arthur Freed
Music by: George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Key Cast
Jerry Mulligan: Gene Kelly (an American ex-GI and painter)
Lise Bouvier: Leslie Caron (a young French woman in her film debut)
Adam Cook: Oscar Levant (a struggling concert pianist)
Henri Baurel: Georges Guétary (a popular French singer and Lise's fiancé)
Milo Roberts: Nina Foch (a wealthy American heiress and art patron)
Plot Summary
Set in post-World War II Paris, the story follows Jerry Mulligan, an exuberant American expatriate trying to establish himself as a painter. He meets and falls in love with the charming Lise Bouvier, but their romance is complicated by the fact that Lise is engaged to Henri Baurel, Jerry's friend who saved her during the war. A wealthy woman, Milo Roberts, also takes an interest in Jerry, offering to sponsor his art career while hoping for a romance. The film is celebrated for its integration of ballet into the musical format, culminating in a groundbreaking seventeen-minute, dialogue-free dance sequence set to George Gershwin's orchestral piece "An American in Paris".
Awards & Recognition
The film was a major success, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Musical Score. Gene Kelly received an honorary Oscar for his achievements in choreography on film. It is considered one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. |
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