A vivacious, colorful, optimistic movie about life after war, "An American in Paris" follows Jerry (Gene Kelly), an American soldier who stays in Paris after World War II concludes to try his hand at painting. Struggling mightily, he arouses the interest of wealthy American heiress Milo (Nina Foch), who agrees to be his benefactor. She's falling hard for Jerry, but at the same time, he's taken with a captivating French lady named Lise (Leslie Caron). But Jerry's friend Henri (Georges Guétary), who supported Lise during the war, is in love with her and wants to whisk her away to America. "An American in Paris" deftly combines dance, music, romance, and a look at the economic and social realities of post-war Europe.
- Starring: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Year: 1951
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Rating: NR
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
