An American in Paris (1951) | |
| Director(s) | Vincente Minnelli |
| Producer(s) | Arthur Freed, Roger Edens (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Musical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Artists, Dance, Paris, Romance (Musical) |
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An American in Paris Overview:
An American in Paris (1951) was a Musical - Romance Film directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens.
SYNOPSIS
One of the greatest of 1950's screen musicals is a happy collaboration between the grace of athleticism of Kelly and the colorful palette of Minnelli. An American G.I. lingers in Paris after the war to study painting and soon falls in love with Caron, an engaged mademoiselle, much to the chagrin of his romance-minded benefactress. Features a seventeen-minute, avant-garde ballet choreographed by Kelly to George Gershwin's unbeatable melodies.
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.An American in Paris was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1993.
Academy Awards 1951 --- Ceremony Number 24 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, Preston Ames; Set Decoration: Edwin B. Willis, Keogh Gleason | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Alfred Gilks; Ballet Photography by John Alton | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Orry-Kelly, Walter Plunkett, Irene Sharaff | Won |
| Best Director | Vincente Minnelli | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Adrienne Fazan | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Johnny Green, Saul Chaplin | Won |
| Best Picture | Arthur Freed, Producer | Won |
| Best Writing | Alan Jay Lerner | Won |
BlogHub Articles:
Musical Monday: An American in Paris (1951)
on May 1, 2023 From Comet Over HollywoodIt?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: American in Paris (1951) ? M... Read full article
Review: An American in Paris (1951): Gene Kelly’s Love Letter to France
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 15, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsIt’s no secret that Gene Kelly had a deep abiding affection for France. He was fluent in the language also becoming the first American ever bestowed the honor of arranging a show for the Paris Opera. He would be honored with the Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur in 1960 and, of course, m... Read full article
Win Tickets to see ?TCM Big Screen Classics: An American in Paris? (Giveaway runs now through Jan 5)
By Annmarie Gatti on Jan 2, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub BlogWin tickets to see ?An American in Paris? on the big screen!In Select Cinemas NationwideSun 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 giveawa... Read full article
An American in Paris (1951, Vincente Minnelli)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Feb 20, 2018 From The Stop ButtonFor most of An American in Paris, Gene Kelly?s charm makes up for his lack of acting ability. Even after it turns out the story?s about him stalking Leslie Caron until she agrees to go out with him. It?s okay after that point because she falls immediately in love with Kelly once she does. He makes h... Read full article
Ticklish Business Episode #25 – An American in Paris (1951)
on Aug 16, 2017 From Journeys in Classic FilmI’ve got rhythm! I’ve got music! And I’ve got guest Debbie Elias here to talk with me about Gene Kelly’s 1951 musical?An American in Paris. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review, or becoming a Patron via?Patreon https://www.podbean.com/med... Read full article
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Quotes from
Henri Baurel: Then you have no problems!
Adam Cook: Where'd they go?
[first lines]
Jerry Mulligan: This is Paris, and I'm an American who lives here. My name is Jerry Mulligan, and I'm an ex G.I. In 1945 when the army told me to find my own job, I stayed on. And I'll tell you why: I'm a painter, and all my life that's all I've ever wanted to do.
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Despite the objections of Gene Kelly who wanted to shoot on location in Paris, the movie was shot at MGM Studios in California, on 44 sets built for the film. It was reportedly difficult for the studio to secure travel arrangements or locations for shooting. Two shots in the picture are from Paris, but they don't involve Kelly.
Vincente Minnelli first wanted Maurice Chevalier in the Georges Guétary part, and Celeste Holm in the Nina Foch part. But Chevalier wasn't available; Minnelli was pleased with Foch's reading, and she got the part.
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