An American in Paris

The incomparable Gene Kelly’s outstanding performance turned the 1928 George Gershwin symphonic poem into a spectacular musical film of the same name—one that garnered eight Academy Award nominations and six wins including Best Picture, Cinematography (Color), Costume Design (Color), and Art Direction (Color). The love story set in Paris is told through vibrant dance numbers choreographed by Kelly. Amplified by the elaborate hues of the set design, costumes, and props, these numbers become truly magical moments through the synergy of motion, color, and sound.

DIRECTED BY: Vincente Minnelli. WRITTEN BY: Alan Jay Lerner. WITH: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary. 1951. 114 min. USA. Technicolor. English. DCP.