Stars: Gene Kelly

Director: Vincente Minnelli

Summary: Stylish musical story of an ex-G.I. who stays on in Paris to paint. There, he falls in love with a woman who is due to marry another man. Music by George Gershwin. Includes the classic songs 'I Got Rhythm', 'Embraceable You', 'Stairway To Paradise' and 'S'Wonderful'.

One of the greatest of 1950s screen musicals is a happy collaboration between the grace and athleticism of Gene Kelly and colourful palette of Vincente Minnelli. An American G.I. lingers in Paris after the war to study painting and soon falls in love with Caron, an engaged mademoiselle, much to the chagrin of his romance-minded benefactress. Features a seventeen-minute, avant-garde ballet choreographed by Kelly to George Gershwin's unbeatable melodies. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Director. Academy Awards: 6, including Best Picture, Best Story and Screenplay. Kelly won a special Oscar for his achievements.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Special Edition
Year:	1951
Release Date:	October 6, 2008
Runtime:	109 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	D 064924
Keywords:	Music, American, Paris, English, Films, Performing, Musicals, Arts
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts