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Vintage French Movie Poster
Gene Kelly
Georges Guetary
Un Américain à Paris
Sur la Musique de George Gershwin
The image shows a poster for the classic 1951 musical film "An American in Paris". The movie was inspired by the 1928 symphonic poem by George Gershwin and stars Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.
Movie Details
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Gene Kelly (Jerry Mulligan, an American painter) and Leslie Caron (Lise Bouvier, a French dancer, in her film debut)
Plot: An American ex-GI decides to stay in post-war Paris to pursue painting and falls in love with a young French girl, despite a complicated love triangle involving a rich American heiress and Lise's fiancé.
Music: Features music by George Gershwin with lyrics by his brother Ira, including songs like "'S Wonderful" and "I Got Rhythm".
Awards: The film was a major success, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and an honorary Oscar for Gene Kelly's choreography.
Famous Scene: It is well-known for its elaborate 17-minute, dialogue-free ballet sequence set to Gershwin's orchestral suite, which uses set designs inspired by famous French painters.
Artwork: The poster artwork, created by artist Roger Soubie, is a colourful illustration that perfectly captures the film's joyful and romantic spirit. It features prominent, dynamic illustrations of the main stars, Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, in an enthusiastic dance pose against a backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Fontaines de la Concorde. The vibrant use of color and the artistic style evoke the charm and Technicolor aesthetic of the movie, making it a highly sought-after piece of vintage art.
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Gene Kelly
Georges Guetary
Un Américain à Paris
Sur la Musique de George Gershwin
The image shows a poster for the classic 1951 musical film "An American in Paris". The movie was inspired by the 1928 symphonic poem by George Gershwin and stars Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.
Movie Details
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Gene Kelly (Jerry Mulligan, an American painter) and Leslie Caron (Lise Bouvier, a French dancer, in her film debut)
Plot: An American ex-GI decides to stay in post-war Paris to pursue painting and falls in love with a young French girl, despite a complicated love triangle involving a rich American heiress and Lise's fiancé.
Music: Features music by George Gershwin with lyrics by his brother Ira, including songs like "'S Wonderful" and "I Got Rhythm".
Awards: The film was a major success, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and an honorary Oscar for Gene Kelly's choreography.
Famous Scene: It is well-known for its elaborate 17-minute, dialogue-free ballet sequence set to Gershwin's orchestral suite, which uses set designs inspired by famous French painters.
Artwork: The poster artwork, created by artist Roger Soubie, is a colourful illustration that perfectly captures the film's joyful and romantic spirit. It features prominent, dynamic illustrations of the main stars, Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, in an enthusiastic dance pose against a backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Fontaines de la Concorde. The vibrant use of color and the artistic style evoke the charm and Technicolor aesthetic of the movie, making it a highly sought-after piece of vintage art.