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An American in Paris

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Drama: Musical

23/05/1998

BBC Two - An American in Paris

Lavish musical. A painter in Paris is loved by a rich woman, but falls for someone else.

Oscar-winning musical built around a Gershwin score. An American artist living in Paris is torn between a wealthy beauty and a poor orphan.

Multi-Oscar-winning musical built around a Gershwin score, set in early 20th-century Paris. Jerry, an American painter living in Paris, is loved by the rich and beautiful Milo, but he falls in love with a poor orphan who is engaged to someone else. Songs include I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise, I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You and Our Love Is Here to Stay, plus a 17-minute fantasy ballet sequence.

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