An American in Paris (1951) movie poster

An American in Paris (1951)

"What a joy! It's M-G-M's Technicolor musical!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 89% (RT: 95%, MC: 83) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MusicRomanceComedy

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Director
Vincente Minnelli
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (635 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
83
Cast
Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan
Leslie Caron as Lise Bouvier
Oscar Levant as Adam Cook
Georges GuΓ©tary as Henri Baurel
Nina Foch as Milo Roberts
Robert Ames as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Joan Anderson as Child in Ballet (uncredited)
Larry Arnold as Frenchman (uncredited)
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 635 votes. Critics gave it 89%.
Overview
Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of An American in Paris was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Gene Kelly spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

An American in Paris is a 1951 music, romance, comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel.

A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art. The film has been rated by 635 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a music film, An American in Paris delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. An American in Paris (1951) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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