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An American in Paris
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An American in Paris

1951 · 113 min Music Romance Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Vincente Minnelli

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Jerry Mulligan

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Lise Bouvier

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

Adam Cook

Georges Guétary

Georges Guétary

Henri Baurel

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Milo Roberts

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Robert Ames

Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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Joan Anderson

Child in Ballet (uncredited)

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Larry Arnold

Frenchman (uncredited)

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Martha Bamattre

Mathilde Mattieu (uncredited)

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Charles Bastin

Smiling Young Man (uncredited)

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