An American in Paris

N.p. N.p., Circa 1951. Four vintage reference photographs from the 1951 film, including three showing Gene Kelly dancing with Leslie Caron, and one showing a dejected Kelly with four military officers.

Inspired by George Gershwin’s 1928 jazz-influenced orchestral composition, and featuring a show-stopping 17-minute ballet choreographed to the piece, as well as a number of other Gershwin tunes, including the classics “Embraceable You,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and “I Got Rhythm."

Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay and Best Picture, and nominated for two others, including Best Director. Also nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1952.

10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with light age toning on a few margins.

National Film Registry. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Schrader 34.

[Book #162338]