An American in Paris

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1951. Vintage borderless reference photograph of Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron from the 1951 film. With a mimeo snipe and a "Cinema International Corp." stamp on the verso.

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.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, light creasing on corners and bruise on lower right corner.

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

[Book #173746]