Review of An American in Paris (1951) by Richard D — 01 Mar 2018
Gene Kelly is an American veteran of WWII who has stayed in Paris after the war to pursue his ambition of being a painter. He is not particularly successful until he meets wealthy arts patron Nina Foch who takes a liking to him and his work although there may be more emphasis on the former than the latter.
For his part, Kelly has fallen for Leslie Caron, who unbeknownst to him is the fiance of his friend, cabaret singer Georges Guétary. This light, insubstantial plot is buoyed by a flight of incredible songs by George & Ira Gershwin and Kelly's choreography.
This is among Kelly's best work in that regard. Caron is, at this early stage in her career, a great dancer, but not much on an actress. Oscar Levant is on hand as Kelly's musician pal and frankly, I have never been able to see what anyone ever saw in him.
This review of An American in Paris (1951) was written by Richard D on 01 Mar 2018.
An American in Paris has generally received positive reviews.
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