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Name: An American In Paris
Released: 1951-11-10
Cast: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, Nina Foch

An American In Paris

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1h 53m
1951

96%

age 8+

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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.

Director:

Vincente Minnelli

Producer:

Arthur Freed

Cast:

Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, Nina Foch

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

96%

Critics Consensus: The plot may be problematic, but such concerns are rendered superfluous by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron's star power, the Gershwins' classic songs, and Vincente Minnelli's colorful, sympathetic direction.

Reviews

Courier Mail (Australia)

Courier Mail Staff

The George Gershwin score is enough in itself to make the film a hit. With Gene Kelly tapping out captivating routines, and wry-faced Oscar Levant banging the piano it has added appeal.

Gene Kelly -- star and choreographer -- never lets the jig-time slacken. The picture runs up the stairs and dances down the street. It never rests.

A fluid, beautifully picturesque affair, this elaborate development of the boy-meets-girl theme is as lavish and handsome an offering as any entertainment seeker ever found for the price.

April 13, 2021

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San Francisco Examiner

Hortense Morton (Screen Scout)

Our beret is off to Kelly, the spritely spirit of the movie, not only for his acting and dancing but for the sensational dance numbers.

An American in Paris offers wit, beauty, charm, smart dancing, happy music, melodious singing, and originality. There's nostalgia, as well, for those who have known and loved Paris.

April 13, 2021

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Common Sense Media

age 8+

Common Sense Says

Unforgettable musical is great for parents and kids alike.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that while this movie's content is squeaky-clean (with sexuality limited to a few brief kisses), the plot behind the songs and dances is racier than that of the typical musical, featuring romantic complications, infidelity, and a predatory female character who seems intent on turning Gene Kelly's character into a gigolo. Younger kids probably won't get the innuendos, while older ones may be a bit discomfited by the romantic duplicity of the film's characters.