# An American in Paris (1951)

> A struggling American painter finds artistic possibility and romantic complications amid the dazzling musical life of postwar Paris.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1839

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Music, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Cast: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, Nina Foch, Robert Ames, Joan Anderson, Larry Arnold
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043278/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, glamorous, wistful, classic movie night, romantic evening

## Synopsis

A vibrant musical romance set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris, where love and art intertwine.

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