Sue Harris
An American in Paris (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844574711
- author:
- Sue Harris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 13.6 x 0.9 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An American in Paris is a landmark film that celebrated George Gershwin's music and French art. Choreographed by Gene Kelly at the height of his career, it gave new stature to the Hollywood musical and showcased the artistic ambition and technical skills of MGM's Arthur Freed Unit.
This book offers new insights into the design process of the film, tracing its development from conception to screen. By drawing on archival material, Sue Harris sheds light on how An American in Paris established a cinematic template for cities that would become increasingly infatuated with Hollywood in the decades to follow.
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