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1951 · 113 min · G

An American in Paris

Directed by Vincente Minnelli · Music, Romance, Comedy

An American in Paris (1951) is a Music film, directed by Vincente Minnelli set in Paris during the 1950s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Conrad SalingerGeorge Gershwin
Cinematography
Alfred Gilks
Cast
Gene KellyLeslie CaronOscar LevantGeorges GuétaryNina FochRobert AmesJoan AndersonLarry Arnold

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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