Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on May 1, 2023

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: American in...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 15, 2020

It’s no secret that Gene Kelly had a deep abiding affection for France. He was fluent in the language also becoming the first American ever bestowed the honor of arranging a show for the Paris Opera. He would be honored with the Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur in 1960 and,...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on January 2, 2020

Win tickets to see “An American in Paris” on the big screen!In Select Cinemas NationwideSun Jan 19 and Wed Jan 22 “I got rhythm, I got music…who could ask for anything more” CMH continues into our 5h year of our partnership with Fathom Events – with the 1st of our...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on February 20, 2018

For most of An American in Paris, Gene Kelly’s charm makes up for his lack of acting ability. Even after it turns out the story’s about him stalking Leslie Caron until she agrees to go out with him. It’s okay after that point because she falls immediately in love with...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 16, 2017

I’ve got rhythm! I’ve got music! And I’ve got guest Debbie Elias here to talk with me about Gene Kelly’s 1951 musical An American in Paris. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review, or becoming a Patron via Patreon https://www.podbean.com/med   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on May 24, 2016

What better film to begin my trip with? As some of you may know, I'll be studying in Europe this summer, starting with four weeks in Paris. Two days ago, I landed at the Charles de Gaulle Airport and it's been...overwhelming. I'll write a post on Paris at the end...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 18, 2015

Singin' in the Rain (1952) might be the most popular of Gene Kelly's musical films, but An American in Paris (1951) proved his biggest Oscar success. The Best Picture Winner, directed by Vincente Minnelli, took home six Academy Awards in all, including wins for Best Musical Score and Best Color...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 18, 2015

Singin' in the Rain (1952) might be the most popular of Gene Kelly's musical films, but An American in Paris (1951) proved his biggest Oscar success. The Best Picture Winner, directed by Vincente Minnelli, took home six Academy Awards in all, including wins for Best Musical Score and Best Color...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 13, 2015

Originally published August 23rd, 2012 Director Vincente Minnelli returns to the blog! I’ve seen five of his films, one I’ve reviewed (Father’s Little Dividend) and three I’ve enjoyed (Dividend, Meet Me in St. Louis and The Long, Long Trailer).  I don’t seem to connect   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on April 7, 2014

I’ve seen Vincente Minnelli’s classic multiple times, so I was surprised to notice during one viewing that there was a lot of pairing being done. It sounds a little weird, I know. Maybe it’s just coincidental and I’m making too big a deal out of it, but it sparked my...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2012

Starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron with director Vincente Minneli, this musical follows an American painter in Paris (Kelly) as he struggles with life and love. Jerry Mulligan is a painter who loves Paris and has made friends with many of the locals. The only problem is that he has no money....   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2012

Starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron with director Vincente Minneli, this musical follows an American painter in Paris (Kelly) as he struggles with life and love. Jerry Mulligan is a painter who loves Paris and has made friends with many of the locals. The only problem is that he has no money....   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on August 23, 2012

**Another contribution to the Summer Under the Stars blogathon.  Check out the rest at Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and ScribeHard on Film** Director Vincente Minnelli returns to this blog!  I’ve seen five of his films, one I’ve reviewed here (Father’s Little Dividend) and   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on May 4, 2011

The first day of the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival was flush with activity, including the festival's opening night movie An American in Paris. Leslie Caron came to discuss her first film role as star of the movie with Robert Osborne, incredibly a mere 19-year-old ballerina when Gene Kelly discovere   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on July 28, 2010

Riddle me this:  What does an American do in Paris?  He ruins it for everyone else.  I’ve witnessed it in my travels as well as in this film. Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an ex GI who decided to stay in Paris and live out his dream by becoming a...   read more