An American in Paris starring
Gene Kelly
Leslie Caron
Gene Kelly 's famous ballet rendering homage to French artists, with every scene in the style of a famous painter, is another highlight in BBC2's Dance Month. The ballet comes as the climax of Hollywood's joyous celebration of romance d la jranQaise.
Jerry, an American painter living in Paris, is loved by the rich and beautiful Milo. Perversely, he falls in love with a poor orphan who is also engaged to somebody else ...
Screenplay and story by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN Produced by ARTHUR FREED
Directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI. Films: p7 The next Dance Month programme is tomorrow at 9.0 pm