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Overview

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Writer:
Alan Jay Lerner (story)
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Release Date:
11 November 1951 (USA) more
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What a joy! It's M-G-M's Technicolor musical!
Plot:
Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is "discovered" by an influential heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 6 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations more
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Runtime:
113 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Portugal:M/6 | West Germany:12 | New Zealand:G | Canada:G (video rating) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Australia:PG (alternate rating) | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Peru:PT | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (certificate #14898) | UK:U
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Trivia:
Cyd Charisse discovered that she was pregnant during pre-production and was replaced by Leslie Caron. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Jerry, Henri, and Adam are performing in the café, a flower pot on top of the piano moves around between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Jerry Mulligan: This is Paris, and I'm an American who lives here. My name is Jerry Mulligan, and I'm an ex G.I. In 1945 when the army told me to find my own job, I stayed on. And I'll tell you why: I'm a painter, and all my life that's all I've ever wanted to do.
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8 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
The best of the best!, 16 February 2000
10/10
Author: rejoefrankel from Canada

Timeless musical gem, with Gene Kelly in top form, stylish direction by Vincente Minnelli, and wonderful musical numbers. It is great entertainment from start to finish, one of those films that people watch with a smile and say "they don't make 'em like they used to!" But they never did quite make them like this. The climactic 25 minute musical sequence without any dialogue is among the most beautiful in film history. Movie magic, clearly derived from the heart and soul of everyone involved. A must see!

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