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An American in Paris

  • 19511951
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
34K
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Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
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  • Drama
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  • Romance
Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.
IMDb RATING
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34K
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  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writer
    • Alan Jay Lerner(story by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Kelly
    • Leslie Caron
    • Oscar Levant
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writer
    • Alan Jay Lerner(story by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Kelly
    • Leslie Caron
    • Oscar Levant
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 187User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 6 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos2

    An American in Paris: Trailer
    Trailer 3:39
    An American in Paris: Trailer
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    Full Episode 3:40
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    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, and Betty Hannon in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Richard Landry, Dick Lerner, and Oscar Levant in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Nina Foch in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)
    Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in An American in Paris (1951)

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    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Jerry Mulliganas Jerry Mulligan
    Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron
    • Lise Bouvieras Lise Bouvier
    Oscar Levant
    Oscar Levant
    • Adam Cookas Adam Cook
    Georges Guétary
    Georges Guétary
    • Henri Baurelas Henri Baurel
    Nina Foch
    Nina Foch
    • Milo Robertsas Milo Roberts
    Robert Ames
    • Ballet Danceras Ballet Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Anderson
    Joan Anderson
    • Child in Balletas Child in Ballet
    • (uncredited)
    Marie Antoinette Andrews
    • News Vendoras News Vendor
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Arnold
    • Frenchmanas Frenchman
    • (uncredited)
    Martha Bamattre
    • Mathilde Mattieuas Mathilde Mattieu
    • (uncredited)
    Felice Basso
    • Ballet Danceras Ballet Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Bastin
    Charles Bastin
    • Smiling Young Manas Smiling Young Man
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Bayley
    • Ballet Danceras Ballet Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Janine Bergez
    • Girlas Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Rodney Bieber
    • Ballet Danceras Ballet Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Madge Blake
    Madge Blake
    • Edna Mae Bestramas Edna Mae Bestram
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Blum
    • Patron at Flodair Caféas Patron at Flodair Café
    • (uncredited)
    Nan Boardman
    • Maidas Maid
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writer
      • Alan Jay Lerner(story by) (screen play by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No words are spoken during the last 20 minutes and 25 seconds of the film.
    • Goofs
      Adam is seen in his studio three times. When first seen, he is alone and playing a black baby grand. The second time, he is playing a brown baby grand upon which Jerry dances. In the third sequence, he is again alone and playing the black grand. Perhaps the brown piano was fashioned to accommodate and withstand Jerry's dancing on it.
    • Quotes

      Jerry Mulligan: That's... quite a dress you almost have on.

      Milo Roberts: Thanks.

      Jerry Mulligan: What holds it up?

      Milo Roberts: Modesty.

    • Crazy credits
      And Presenting The American In Paris Ballet
    • Alternate versions
      In 1995 a restored version was prepared for release on video/laserdisc, with the 18-minute ending ballet soundtrack reprocessed in stereo.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Seul le cinéma (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Our Love Is Here to Stay
      (1937) (uncredited)

      Music by George Gershwin

      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

      Sung by Gene Kelly

      Danced by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron

      Played often in the score as the love theme between Jerry and Lise

    User reviews187

    Review
    Top review
    Irritating story somewhat relieved by fine dance numbers
    OK, there is no doubt that Gene Kelly can dance, and he can even sing and act passably well. But never have I seen him play a less appealing character than in "An American in Paris". It's one thing to be a lovable rogue, so long as you retain a basic humanity and don't go out of your way to insult the viewer's decency. In some ways "An American in Paris" is Kelly's "Pal Joey", except Frank Sinatra managed to carry off that film by dint of his acting skills.

    Part of the plot revolves around his being a painter whose "talent" has been discovered by wealthy patroness Milo (the lovely Nina Foch in an unsympathetic role). Unfortunately for the credibility of the plot, Kelly's paintings are are "motel art" at its worst. (For anyone who questions my credibility: I'm a professional artist and am quite familiar with "the School of the City of Paris" style his paintings ape) And what does Kelly--who supposedly wants to have a solo show "more than anything on earth"--do when it is dropped into his lap by Milo? He promptly does everything to sabotage her interest.

    Kelly's interest in Leslie Caron couldn't be more superficial and unbelievable. Despite what others have written here, the scene with Kelly and Caron on the banks of the Seine ("Our Love is Here to Stay") is like the rest of their relationship: stiff, perfunctory and unconvincing.

    The story bogs down considerably half-way through, and finally, any semblance of plot or character development is thrown out the window. It's as if director Minelli said "hey, we've got a bunch of great Gershwin Brothers music. Let's stage a big dance finale that is set in Old Paris but has nothing to do with anything else in this film and leaves every story element unresolved". Then, for no reason at all, we'll resolve the plot". What a load of crap.

    There is plenty that is visually and audibly appealing in "An American in Paris". The sets and costuming are good, the music is, with few exceptions, excellent. Oscar Levant gives a great supporting performance. But if you want to see Gene Kelly at his best, I recommend watching "Invitation to the Dance" instead, where his considerable dancing skills and charm are unhindered by the very things that cause "An American in Paris" to fail.
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    • Dec 28, 2002

    FAQ5

    • What is 'An American in Paris' about?It's about one hour and fifty-four minutes.
    • Is 'An American in Paris' based on a book?
    • What make was Milo's green convertible?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Amerikanac u Parizu
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,723,903 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,824
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $182,606
      • Jan 19, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $272,619
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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