An American in Paris (1951) was a landmark film in the careers of Vincente Minnelli; Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. A joyous celebration of George Gershwins music; French art; the beauty of dance and the fabled City of Light; the film was heralded as a rare example of entertainment for mass and class alike. Choreographed by Kelly at the height of his career; it gave new stature to the Hollywood musical; and showcased as never before the artistic ambition; technical skills; creative imagination and collaborative ethos of MGMs pioneering Arthur Freed Unit. Sue Harris draws on archival material to trace the films development from conception to screen. Offering new insights into the design process in particular; she shows how An American in Paris established the cinematic template for a city with which Hollywood would become increasingly infatuated in the decades to follow.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. whats not to like. I have been to many of those places ...By Robert M. RichardsonBeing a hot rodder from the 50s. whats not to like. I have been to many of those places and have known many of the people in the book.There is even a picture in it with my name with it. Tony Baker. the author. should have asked me to proof read. I did not take that picture.I did take a picture of that same car. but not that one. Mine was in Lodi. CA in 1958 or 59. I wasnt in Indianapolis 1962.I love your books. Bob Richardson. Santa Paula. CAP.S.- Yes I am OLD and happy tp still be here.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Dave NazelrodGot here great shape and is a great book
