Win tickets to see “An American in Paris” on the big screen!
In Select Cinemas Nationwide
Sun Jan 19 and Wed Jan 22
“I got rhythm, I got music…who could ask for anything more”
CMH continues into our 5h year of our partnership with Fathom Events – with the 1st of our 15 movie ticket giveaways for 2020, courtesy of Fathom Events!
That said, we’ll be giving away EIGHT PAIRS of tickets* to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: An American in Paris” – starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron and Oscar Levant — the way it was meant to be seen – on the Big Screen!
In order to qualify to win a pair of movie tickets via this contest, you must complete the below entry task by Sunday, January 5th at 12noon EST.
We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter on Sunday, January 5, between 6PM EST and 7PM EST. If a winner(s) does not have a Twitter account, we will announce that winner(s) via this blog in the comment section below.
*Prize Tickets will be available while supplies last for select AMC, Regal, and Cinemark cinemas nationwide. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Event. Only United States entries are eligible. Important: Please click here before you enter to ensure that the Event is scheduled at a AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theater near you and that you are able to attend. (please note that there might be slightly different theater listings and/or screening times for each date)
ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Sunday, January 5 at 12noon EST…
1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post
THE QUESTION:
What is it about “An American in Paris” that makes it a classic — even today, 69 years after its release? And, if you haven’t seen it, why do you want to see it on the Big Screen?
2) Then TWEET* (not DM) the following message:
I just entered to win tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics Presents: An American in Paris” on the Big Screen courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @FathomEvents #EnterToWin #CMHContest link here:
*If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can still enter the contest by simply answering the above question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog — BUT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ADD THIS VERBIAGE TO YOUR ANSWER: I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
NOTE: if for any reason you encounter a problem commenting here on this blog, please feel free to tweet or DM us, or send an email to clas…@gmail.com and we will be happy to create the entry for you.
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About the film: Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in this winner of six Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron) who is engaged to his best friend. This musical classic includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.
Please note that only United States residents are eligible to enter this giveaway contest.
BlogHub members ARE also eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).
You can follow Fathom Events on Twitter at @fathomevents
Good Luck!
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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub
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I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
I’ve never seen this musical but know it was a big inspiration for La La Land and would love to see it on the big screen as all musicals are intended. Plus I just started dating someone who likes musical theater and would love to redeem our first movie date; we saw Cats.
An American in Paris remains a Timeless Classic in MGM’s History. It remains one of the greatest Musicals ever made.
Gene Kelly Sparkled dancing with ingenue Leslie Caron
Gene also danced with Animated Characters Tom and Jerry.
Add to this, the romantic backdrop of Paris, France 🇫🇷 which is the other star of the film. It was directed by Vincente Minnelli and featured Gershwin Tunes.”S’ Wonderful,it’s Marvelous.
Gene showed he had Rhythm.
This is one of my Favorite MGM Musicals.
I would love to see it on big screen
The reason I would love to go see this movie is because, I’ve never seen it, I love seeing gene Kelly’s dancing , the color looks very great, and I love musicals
I think it’s the dance numbers, because there really isn’t an unusual storyline.
Oh I was waiting and hoping the contests would come back!! I just love seeing all these classic movies in the theater! Gene Kelly is so fun to watch, such grace and style, you can tell he loves every minute of what he’s doing. I love this romantic story.
Shoot, forgot to add I do not have an twitter account so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
My daughter is a huge Broadway fan, as am I. We saw the Broadway version a couple of years ago. It is starkly different in tone and texture from the movie. I’d love for her to see the movie to see how the same material can be interpreted in very different ways.
I think any movie with Gene Kelly dancing is a classic, but with this one it’s also the music.
I think having Gene Kelly in any film makes it a classic! This is one of my wife’s favorite films and I would love to surprise her with tickets to see it!
Thanks CMH! I’m so excited about this year’s TCM movie schedule!!!
I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
A song for every purpose, a dance for every reason, lush colors, extravagant sets and costume, an idealized world. All mark AN AMERICAN IN PARIS as a “Classic” movie musical. One area in which it diverges from the most common template is that, while deeply romantic in tone, that romance is abstract, a relationship to life, rather than to a particular pair of lovers.
A WONDERFUL GERSHWIN MOVIE.
And this WAS Leslie Caron’s Film debut.
BON JOUR LESLIE.
Also was a BIG HIT on Broadway too.
Is also filled with Magical Gershwin Tunes.
‘S WONDERFUL TOO.
It is one of my favorite movies! It is a classic because everything about it is fabulous — the story, the dancing sequences, the music, etc. I would love to see it on the big screen!!!
What makes it a classic? The letter G. It’s the timeless music of the Gershwins and the performance/choreography by Gene Kelly that make this film one that stands the test of time. Every number is a gem, and the epic ballet at the end is a lively, colorful feast for the eyes.
What makes “An American in Paris” a classic, 69 years after its release is the beautiful direction of Vincente Minnelli of blending the Gershwins’ music with the plot, acting and dancing into a seamless tapestry of music and emotion. The leads of Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron and the Gershwins’ music add magic to the movie.
I love Gene Kelly! Of course, the dancing is the best part of the movie- anything he is in is wonderful, but the romantic setting of Paris makes it extra special. So glad to be close enough to a theatre that has Fathom events so I can enter your contest to win free tickets- a great date night event as we are celebrating our 50 years of marriage with a date every week for a year!
I do not have a Twitter account so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message
Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron make An American in Paris a classic. The whole picture especially the music and the colors! I’ve watched this movie many times. If you can watch a movie many times it’s usually a classic!
The Gershwin music coupled with the talents of Gene Kelly and the way MGM made musicals as a whole make this a classic that will never fail to inspire the movie making industry and those who see it!
What makes An American in Paris such a classic to me is that this was the musical that made me fell in love with the genre after years of resisting. And ever since then I can’t get enough of watching them whether they’re the old ones or newer ones, and all that credit goes to An American in Paris and Gene Kelly. I do hope I get the chance to see this movie this month at a theater because after watching the film countless at times on TCM and my DVD copy, it’ll be a great honor to see the film for the first time on the big screen.