An American in Paris Resources

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Greatest Films: An American in Paris

AMC's Tim Dirks provides an in-depth look at the 1951 Best Picture winner.

Turner Classic Movies: An American in Paris

Jonesin' for some behind the scenes info about An American in Paris? This is the place.

All Gene, All the Time

Here's a fan site for all you Kellyphiles.

Book or TV Adaptations

An American in Paris on Broadway

Jerry Mulligan's story never hit TV or your local library, but it did hit Broadway.

Articles and Interviews

The New York Daily News Film Review (October 5, 1951)

Way back in 1951, Kate Cameron thought the movie was "a joy to the eye, ear, and imagination of the beholder." No word on what it does for your elbows, though.

The New York Times Film Review (October 5, 1951)

Bosley Crowther's opening night review of the film. C'mon, his name is Bosley Crowther—you know you want to read this dude's opinion.

Roger Ebert's Review

America's most beloved film critic takes another look at An American in Paris just in time for its 1992 re-release in theaters and on laser disc. Yes, laser disc.

Emanuel Levy's Profile of An American in Paris (July 16, 2006)

Levy's article provides a wealth of information about how the movie went from page to stage.

Worst Best Picture?

The Nerdist's Witney Seibold turns her critical eye on one of the Academy Awards' most controversial Best Picture winners as part of her series examining every Best Picture winner ever.

Video

The An American in Paris Trailer

The film's preview promises to bring a lot of shiny new stuff to the silver screen: enchantment, thrills, beauty, you name it.

Kelly on Kelly

Gene Kelly talks about his career and how even he got too old to dance.

He Got Rhythm

Jerry schools some French kids in Gershwin.

"I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise"

Maybe it's the accent—or the glowing staircase—but Henri's one charming dude.

"Our Love is Here to Stay"

That Jerry really knows how to woo a gal.

Gershwin's "Concerto in F"

Adam plays a mean piano…and violin…and gong.

Images

An American in Paris Movie Poster

"What a joy to see M-G-M's Technicolor musical"…in poster form.

An American in Paris Lobby Card

Either Milo doesn't like Jerry's painting, or she's thinking about her grocery list.

A Still from the An American in Paris Ballet

Our toes hurt just looking at this.

The Director and His Leading Man

They're really impressed by that viewfinder.

Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron On Set

It only looks like he's picking nits out of her hair like a chimpanzee.