An American in Paris

A landmark film in the careers of Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly and Arthur Freed, An American in Paris shifted the ground on which the Hollywood musical was understood. Sue Harris combines rich historical context with in-depth film analysis to foreground the film's unique collaborative spirit and its interactions with Paris as a place and an idea.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. 'Who knows, it may even put Paris on the map ...' -- 2. The Building Blocks of Production 1507 -- 3. Paris, Culver City -- 4. Camaraderie, Community and Romance -- 5. The Ballet -- 6. Promotion, Reception, Legacy -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Credits -- Bibliography.