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What a he really spoke a very good french: you can watch some Gene's interviews for the French TV on (TV archives. Since a long time ago I wanted to write a Hollywood movie screenplay I want to sell my script Or just be a player of the story I write This is my address Hastin Nuraini Jalan Lilin Mas 6 Dadaprejo Junrejo Batu East Java Indonesia 62-81334887683. 10:29 lol. Patrick: Is cannon an instrument. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase The immortal Gene Kelly, the exquisite Leslie Caron, the sophisticated Nina Foch, the cranky Oscar Levant, the music of George Gershwin, the screenplay by Jay Lerner, and the direction of Vincente Minnelli. Connect all those sublime elements and you have a magical production that is far greater than the sum of its magnificent parts. This movie will always be a favorite of people who love life and see it as a beautiful dream choreographed by their heart's desires. (If this review was helpful in any way, please click on the "Helpful" key below, or write a comment. Thanks). Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017 Format: Prime Video Verified Purchase A fabulous fabulous movie. Timeless! A must for anyone likes classic film and musicals. If you were going to compare it to the current Broadway musical, do not, it's like comparing apples and oranges. Both are magnificent but different in many ways. I'm a huge fan of Gene Kelly. His masculinity and spectacular tap dancing are complement so well with Leslie Caron's Classic ballet Point. His dance with the little French children "I've got rhythm" is an unforgettable simply joyful scene. Oscar Levant is dream made in heaven with his sardonic comic humor, and one of the most extraordinary concert pianists of that era. It is worth it just to see and hear him play. Pure magic for young and old. I would give it 10 stars if it were possible. Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase I don't know what went wrong where, but this transfer is kind of a joke. Anyone who has seen a real dye transfer Technicolor print of this film will know what. The color is ugly here - it should be vibrant and beautiful. Nothing is as sharp as it should be. I wish Warner Archive would do this and Gigi over again, and perhaps On the Town while they're at it. The movie itself is mostly a wondrous thing. Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I saw this movie when it first came out in the 1950's, and have seen it several times since. It certainly hasn't lost its charm, and that's why I bought it. Almost everything in it is perfect - Gershwin's music, Gene Kelly's dancing and pretty good singing, and then there is the dancing and charm of a very young Leslie Caron, in what was, I believe, her first movie appearance. But, leaving the best 'til last, there is the dancing and splendor of the 'American in Paris' scene. I am no connoisseur of ballet, but I don't think one has to be to take in and enjoy both the magnificent setting and the music and dancing involved. If you like music, dancing, and real talent, you will not want to pass up this opportunity. Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I absolutely LOVE this movie. But this DVD has audio problems that make it unwatchable. The dialog is so quiet that you have to turn the volume up to 100% - and then when a song begins (and it's a musical, there's a song every few minutes! ) it's crashingly, painfully loud, so must turn audio down swiftly. It's incredibly distracting to watch a movie with your thumb constantly at the ready to hit the volume up / down. I'm guessing these DVDs were seconds / problematic at factory, and that's why it was so cheap. You sometimes really do get what you pay for. :( Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016 Format: Prime Video Verified Purchase I have always enjoyed musicals, whether movies or live stage productions. I'm totally enthralled once the singing and dancing begins. But, with the success of An American in Paris on Broadway, I had to revisit this old movie; I was a seven year old when I last saw. The dialogue and visuals might seem a little hokey by today's standards, but Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron's dancing is second to none. I loved the movie from beginning to end, and I do recommend this old gem to all who have an interest in amazing dance. Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2008 Format: DVD Verified Purchase Warner Brothers' proprietary Ultra-Resolution process has brought new life to such classics as "The Wizard of Oz, " "Gone With the Wind, " Errol Flynn's "Robin Hood, " and "Singin' in the Rain. " By going back to the original three-strip technicolor negatives and realigning them digitally, the color and detail blows away anything that customers have seen in the past with home video. "An American In Paris" has now undergone the same process. For those that have a blu-ray player, be sure to order this version, An American in Paris [Blu-ray]. Here is a list of extras that are the same on both versions: Disc 1: 1. 33:1 Full Screen with Original Mono audio * Tech Specs for Blu-ray version: Video is 1080P 1. 33:1 * Audio is English, French, Spanish (Both Castilian and Latin), German and Italian DD1. 0 * Subtitles (Main Feature): English, French, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish * Subtitles (on Select Bonus Material): English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese 1938 MGM short: Paris on Parade 1951 MGM cartoon: Symphony in Slang Theatrical trailer Disc 2: 2002 American Masters Documentary: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer ( Gene Kelly - Anatomy of a Dancer) `S Wonderful: The Making of An American in Paris, an all new documentary, produced especially for this release. A dynamic history of the making of the film, which reveals how George and Ira Gershwin's classic songs, the dazzling art of the French impressionists and the ultimate teamwork of MGM's legendary "Freed Unit" came together to create a musical masterpiece. Featuring ten new interviews, including co-stars Leslie Caron, Nina Foch, and Kelly's widow. A very enlightening piece; Caron's memories are probably the most interesting, with Foch running a close 2nd. Caron's comments about co-star Georges Guétary being handsome but not too bright seem to be echoed by Kelly's widow, who says Gene spent more time trying to teach him how to gracefully walk down a set of steps than on anything else in the film. It is unfortunate that Maurice Chevalier could not have taken that role as originally intended. You also realize just how revolutionary this movie was (artistically), especially because of the 17-minute ballet tacked on at the end of the movie. Even Irving Berlin disapproved during an on-set visit, which didn't help the confidence of Vincente Minnelli at all. Outtakes: Georges Guetary performing Love Walked In (not missed in the movie at all! ) Audio Outtakes: Alternate Main Title, But Not for Me (Guetary), But Not for Me (Levant Piano Solo), Gershwin Prelude #3, I've Got a Crush on You, Nice Work if You Can Get It, 'S Wonderful Radio Interviews: Johnny Green, Gene Kelly, Gene Kelly & Leslie Caron; Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron promotional radio interview with Dick Simmons Not all of the original musical recording stems have survived over the years, preventing a true stereo/5. 1 restoration of the soundtrack; instead, a restored mono version is being made available. Most are familiar with the movie; storywise, it is a little creaky and hasn't necessarily survived well over the years: Kelly is an American artist living in Paris. He falls in love with a young girl (Leslie Caron) who is in a loveless relationship with one of his best friends (Guétary). Kelly is also in somewhat of a loveless relationship with his financial sponsor (Nina Foch). You can probably guess the rest. The glowing color, fantastic music by Gershwin (arrangements by the talented Conrad Salinger), and the amazing choreography of Gene Kelly will keep this one a classic for years to come despite a predictable plot. Just the ending ballet alone is a masterpiece; the art of Toulouse Lautrec and Utrillo comes to life with Gene Kelly & Leslie Caron dancing their hearts out to some of the most imaginative choreography (Kelly's) in years. The Freed Unit at MGM was at their peak when this movie was made, and this is one of the last great ones that it created. It is a real shame that with how fantastic the picture is (the colors literally leap off the screen, and it really adds to the appreciation of what an artistically beautiful visual feast this movie is) that the sound cannot match. Although it is clear and free of problems, the Gershwin music just begs for a 5. 1 or 7. 1 surround track; unfortunately, due to the age and availability of the original elements, this is not possible. Top international reviews 5. 0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Watch for Those That Enjoy Musicals Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2015 Verified Purchase This was made in 1951, two years before I was born; this is the first time that I had seen it! It cost a fortune back then to make it - 2. 7 million dollars; they needn¡Çt have worried, at the last count the studio had made 1. 3 billion! It won numerous gongs for its choreography and costume and direction. I felt that the lead players in the cast also deserved an Oscar, especially ¡Æperpetual motion, ¡Ç Gene Kelly, and the charming Leslie Caron, whom I thought a total delight to look at and watch? Add Gershwin¡Çs music into the mix and this just couldn¡Çt fail. The direction by Vincente Minnelli (Liza¡Çs dad) produced a superb spectacle. I bought the plain DVD version (not the Bluray) but I have to say that the picture quality and colour is just amazing for a film of that age. T
People: Classical music is so relaxing. Tchaikovsky and his 16 Cannons: Allow me to introduce myself. Sounds to me like when the rogue sneaks into the artificer's magic item reserve¡Ä. Um clássico lindo. I was 26 when I first listened to it. so tender. Dudamel. Eres grande, maestro. Satchmo loved this. Maestrazo INMORTAL. DAMASO PEREZ PRADO (composer) from Mexico latinoamerican power. Viva México, viva Latinoamérica, vivan los Latinos, nuestra alegría y nuestro talento. This is the quintessential classic of all the classics. One of the most universally recognized pieces ever composed.
Thank You all of our predecessors that brought us to this point in time to share in the listening of this here and now. I am so grateful for my father's providing this in our home for me to listen with him growing up. And now to be with him again in the moment. Thank you for this wonderful post. : Unique man, great team, beautiful music. WoW. My dream came true watching this. I always wanted to see Bernstein conduct the GREATEST musical on planet Earth. An American In Paris is not only the crown jewel of the MGM musical pantheon- it is quite simply the greatest musical ever filmed! The music of George Gershwin is staged and performed so magnificently and memorably that it is hard to imagine a greater production unit who could bring such majesty to the screen. So many famous stories surround the filming of an An American In Paris that most of them now are legend. From studio boss Dore Shary's uncertainty over the financing of the project to the groundbreaking final ballet running an unprecedented 18 minutes, An American In Paris remains the most incomparable musical of the 20th Century.

The MGM troupe of actors, producers, directors, and choreographers known as the "Fried Unit" named after producer Arthur Freid) reached their zenith when An American In Paris was made. Yet how ironic that the musical was produced after studio mogul Louis B. Mayer had been axed by Loew's executives and replaced by Dory Shary in 1951. For Mayer's tastes fell heavily upon musicals while Shary preferred the stark realism of his first studio offerings: THE ASPHALT JUNGLE and BATTLEGROUND. It was Gene Kelly himself who went to Shary and pleaded with him to go forward with production. Though Shary said he understood little of what Kelly and choreographer Stanley Donan were talking about, he nevertheless gave the green light. Kelly's selection and personal mentoring of the dazzling Leslie Caron was a stroke of genius. Caron had been an 18 yr. old ballerina in France and resisted coming to Hollywood to make any movie. But bowing to her mother's influence, Caron did come to America and was cast in the role of Lisa Bourvier, the appealing young French woman engaged to Georges Guetary, who, at the time the film was made, was a musical performer at the Follies Bergier. And how lucky we are that she was cast. She falls for Kelly immediately, an ex-GI living in post-war Paris who takes up painting and is supported by his rich mistress (Nina Foch. The on-screen chemistry between Kelly and Caron is electric from start to finish. And their dance of Gershwin's Our Love Is Here To Stay, performed in the Parisian moonlight, is one of the most unforgettable of musical moments. Nina Foch is sharply effective as Kelly's acerbic lover who finances his artistic endeavors while keeping him in check. And Oscar Levant? Who better to wash over the piano keyboard playing the music of George Gershwin than the man who knew him best and who once performed Concerto in F so well that some said he did it better than Gershwin himself. Guetary was a splendid choice as Caron's fiancé who "sees the light" near the end and realizes that Caron can never be his. As for Vincente Minelli's direction: the final ballet stands as his masterpiece and has been cemented into Hollywood history forever. Of course, Kelly shoots through the film like a meteor. From his wonderful interaction with the children in I GOT RHYTHM to the stunning finale where he switches moods, tempos, and costumes to fit the changing rhythms of Gershwin's immortal symphony, it is simply Kelly's most memorable performance. You can enjoy the wonderful soft shoe in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, the deft newspaper dance in SUMMER STOCK, or shake your head at the roller skates number in IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER, but even those fantastic efforts pale in comparison to the finale of An American In Paris. Ironic that the entire ballet occurs in Kelly's mind as a dream fantasy- for who knows how long it may have been Kelly's dream to team the music of George Gershwin with the backdrop of Paris and the artistic images of Loutrec. Everyone should be treated at one time or another to An American In Paris. And if the opportunity arises, it must be seen on the screen, not television. Like CITIZEN KANE or THE WIZARD OF OZ, it towers as one of filmdom's grandest experiences- and qualifies easily for inclusion in the top 10 of Hollywood's highest artistic achievements. Trivia: Only two movie musicals won the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year in the 1950's: An American In Paris and GIGI- both MGM productions and both orchestrated within the 'Fried Unit. Leslie Caron has said she wanted nothing to do with Hollywood when she was contacted to make a screen test at the age of 18. But her mother finally persuaded her to go to America and be cast in the censors were very concerned about Caron's "dance with a chair" that was seen to be too suggestive. Caron has said: What could you possibly do with a chair. Gene Kelly researched not only the art and images of Toulouse Loutrec for the final ballet, but the life of Chocolate- the African dancer who Loutrec painted at the Follies Begier whom Kelly brings to life in the have said that Oscar Levant's fantasy sequence where he plays Concerto In F, then conducts the orchestra, and finally applauds his own efforts wildly from the audience when it's over, was representative of his hunger for the approval he felt escaped him all his musical Levant's autobiography one of the chapters is titled: My Autobiography Or: The Life Of George Gershwin. The sidewalk café scene in which Levant brings his coffee cup up to his mouth and smashes his cigarette after he realizes both Kelly and Guetary are in love with the same woman, was completely 1974 THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT, an anthology of MGM musical greatness, was produced by Jack Haily, Jr. as a wave of musical nostalgia swept over the entertainment world. The climax and final portion of the film, introduced by Frank Sinatra, was a tribute to AN American IN Paris with excerpts from the ballet finale. Standing in front of the Thallberg Building, Sinatra begins by saying, We've saved the best for last. br> Dennis Caracciolo.

Okay, this is truly the greatest classical music piece that I've heard so far. Fantastic performance, I could feel the joy and hope of heaven in Beethoven. I'm so encouraged that there are 4 million other people on the planet that appreciate Rimsky-Korsakov. Thank God! There is hope for mankind. QUE OBRA MUSICAL TAN EXQUISITA, CON EL SELLO INDELEBLE DE LA RAZA LATINOAMERICANA, SALUDOS DESDE MI PATRIA COLOMBIANA ?? ?? ??. If you're an idiot and you like films like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) or Suicide Squad (2016) you will not like this movie. You must be sensitive, artistic, to like music, dance, painting, arts in general and, in particular, to have been suffered in life, in love. Then you will understand this masterpiece, this little gem of film. Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, Nina Foch are all very good. Unfortunately, they all are in another dimension where I do not know if they can make movies anymore. The only one who is still alive, is Leslie Caron, the least talented one. Overall, the film is very good, because of those first five performances. To be watched at any time. Watch all Vincente Minnelli's movies, he was a great film director.

@WSenator1 that's right. he basecly asks her if she understands and she says no. Pure joy. Touched me deeply. Thank you. Sembra i pink floyd. How dare an entertainer use this as an opening to a show in the most vulgar of cities built - Las Vegas. I remember loving him as a kid- I'm only 15 now though lol, so not that long ago. I loved his dancing, his energy, I became a tap dancer because of him! He was just a star. I have an ancestor from the US who, after graduating from med school in 1854, went to Paris where he married a very young girl unbeknownst to his family and hers. I have found them in various records in the US, but cannot find their marriage record in France. Would an American marriage that took place in France between 1855-1860 be registered anywhere other than the church? Embassy records etc? level 1 All marriages in France since the revolution are also registered by the state.. during the events of the Paris Commune most records prior to 1860 were destroyed in a fire: Destroyed during the fires of the Commune in May 1871, the Parisian civil status prior to 1860 has been reconstituted, only partially. Of the 8 million records lost, only a third have been restored.?

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