An American in Paris
"What a joy! It's M-G-M's Technicolor musical!"
Originally released in 1951. An American in Paris is a music/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, and Oscar Levant
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (624 votes)
Budget
$5.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Joan Anderson
as Child in Ballet (uncredited)
Larry Arnold
as Frenchman (uncredited)
Martha Bamattre
as Mathilde Mattieu (uncredited)
Charles Bastin
as Smiling Young Man (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,635,000
- Revenue
- $6,981,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American in Paris about?
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 ...
Who directed An American in Paris?
An American in Paris was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is An American in Paris?
An American in Paris has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was An American in Paris released?
An American in Paris was released on September 26, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American in Paris?
The main cast of An American in Paris includes Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, Nina Foch.
Is An American in Paris worth watching?
An American in Paris has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 624 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.