KnowraAn American in ParisLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to An American in Paris, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 4Related 3Compared with 2Gene KellyBroader topic: Its extended ballet finale makes Kelly’s choreography central to the film’s dramatic resolution.George GershwinBroader topic: It extends Gershwin's blend of jazz-inflected writing and orchestral form.MGM musicalBroader topic: Its extended ballet sequence demonstrates the cycle’s movement between narrative and spectacle.Vincente MinnelliRelated: Minnelli's direction turns its ballet finale into a landmark blend of dance, painting, and cinema.On the TownCompared with: Its studio-built Paris contrasts with On the Town’s use of real New York locations.The Band WagonCompared with: Its ballet-centered climax provides a useful comparison with The Band Wagon’s theatrical detective ballet.Ira GershwinRelated: Its title became a standard through Ira’s lyrics for a separate 1951 film musical.Leslie CaronBroader topic: Its ballet finale established Caron as a major screen performer.Orry-KellyRelated: Its costumes earned Orry-Kelly one of his Academy Awards, complementing the film’s stylized musical numbers.