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American in Paris (Blu-Ray)
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American in Paris (Blu-Ray)
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Editor's Note
One of the greatest of 1950s screen musicals is a happy collaboration between the grace and athleticism of Gene Kelly and the colorful palette of director Vincente Minnelli. An American G.I. lingers in Paris after the war to study painting and soon falls in love with Leslie Caron, an engaged demoiselle, much to the chagrin of his romance-minded benefactress. This classic musical boasts a 17-minute avant-garde ballet choreographed by Kelly to George Gershwin's unbeatable music. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS garnered eight Academy Award nominations and six wins, including Best Picture and Best Story and Screenplay. Kelly won a special Oscar for his inimitable achievements.
Plot Summary
Musical about a young G.I. who remains in Paris after World War II to study art. Jerry Mulligan wants to live the life of the great painters -- holed up in a Montmartre garret, starving for his art. But the reality is less romantic than the fantasy, so when a rich American gallery owner offers to support him, he agrees -- even if the bargain means joining her entourage of lovers. Then he meets Lise, a young French girl, and instantly falls in love. Unfortunately, she's already engaged to Henri Bourel, an older man who saved her from the Nazis. But when Henri discovers that she cares for another, he gracefully exits, leaving the young couple to a life together.
| Features | Region [unknown] | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital - Castilian, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish | | SDH | | Additional Release Material:
| Audio Commentary: Leslie Caron, Nina Foch, Arthur Freed, Patricia Ward Kelly, and more | | Documentary: PBS | | Featurette:
| 1. American in Paris: A Portrait In Style | | 2. Gene Kelly: Anatomy Of A Dancer | | 3. The Making Of An American In Paris. | | 4. Archival Shorts, 2002 | | 5. Stellas New "S" Wonderful | | Additional Audio Material:
| 1. Gene Kelly/Leslie Caron/Johnny Green Radio Promos | | Interviews:
| 1. Leslie Caron Interview | | 2. Nina Foch Interview | | Outtakes:
| 1. Love Walked In Song Sequence | | Shorts:
| 1. Paris On Parade | | 2. Symphony In Slang | | Trailers:
| 1. Theatrical Trailer | | Text/Photo Galleries:
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| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 3/31/2009 |
| Running Time: 113 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1951 | | Catalog ID: 1000038933 | | UPC: 00883929020416 |
Audio & Video
| | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | Nina Foch | | Oscar Levant | | Georges Guetary | | Leslie Caron | | Gene Kelly | | Warren Newcombe - Special Effects | | Irene Sharaff - Costume Designer | | George Gershwin - Music | | Walter Plunkett - Costume Designer | | Cedric Gibbons - Production Designer | | John Alton - Cinematographer | | Alan Jay Lerner - Writer | | Gene Kelly - Choreographer | | Preston Ames - Production Designer | | Arthur Freed - Producer | | Johnny Green - Composer | | Saul Chaplin - Composer | | Ira Gershwin - Lyricist | | Edwin B. Willis - Set Designer | | Alfred Gilks - Cinematographer | | Adrienne Fazan - Editor | | Keogh Gleason - Set Designer | | Vincente Minnelli - Director |
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1951) | | Winner, Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color) | | Winner, Best Costume Design (Color) | | Winner, Best Picture | | Gene Kelly, Winner, Honorary Awards | | Johnny Green, Winner, Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score | | Cedric Gibbons, Winner, Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color) | | Arthur Freed, Winner, Best Picture | | Alan Jay Lerner, Winner, Best Original Screenplay | | John Alton, Winner, Best Cinematography | | Saul Chaplin, Winner, Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score | | Alfred Gilks, Winner, Best Cinematography |
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