Even though "An American in Paris" was shot almost entirely on the MGM lot, Gene Kelly's performance transported audiences to Paris. The movie is notable for its 17-minute dream ballet.
Even though "An American in Paris" was shot almost entirely on the MGM lot, Gene Kelly's performance transported audiences to Paris. The movie is notable for its 17-minute dream ballet. The film was an instant smash at the box office and swept the Academy Awards.
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After years of on-screen success, many talented actors decide to take their chances on the other side of the camera—often to even greater acclaim. Here's our collection of performers who have made a new name for themselves as film and television directors.
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