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An American in Paris (1951)

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7.0/10 · 668 votes 1h 53m g ComedyRomanceMusic

#6 of 7 films from 1951 #879 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Vincente Minnelli · Written by Alan Jay Lerner

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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.

Cast

Gene Kellyas Jerry Mulligan
Leslie Caronas Lise Bouvier
Oscar Levantas Adam Cook
Georges Guétaryas Henri Baurel
Nina Fochas Milo Roberts
Robert Amesas Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Joan Andersonas Child in Ballet (uncredited)
Larry Arnoldas Frenchman (uncredited)
Martha Bamattreas Mathilde Mattieu (uncredited)
Charles Bastinas Smiling Young Man (uncredited)
Joan Bayleyas Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Rodney Bieberas Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Madge Blakeas Edna Mae Bestram (uncredited)
Ralph Blumas Patron at Flodair Café (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateSeptember 26, 1951
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — longer as the 1951 average of 100 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$5,635,000
Box office$6,981,000 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0043278

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Questions

How long is An American in Paris?
An American in Paris runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is An American in Paris worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 668 votes, which places it #6 of 7 films released in 1951 in this index (top 29%) and #879 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed An American in Paris?
An American in Paris was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in An American in Paris?
Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan; Leslie Caron as Lise Bouvier; Oscar Levant as Adam Cook; Georges Guétary as Henri Baurel; Nina Foch as Milo Roberts; Robert Ames as Ballet Dancer (uncredited).
What is An American in Paris rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for An American in Paris?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120641.

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