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An American in Paris Trivia Quiz

An enduring classic of American cinema, 1951's 'An American in Paris' featured Gene Kelly at his best, dancing and singing to the delight of film audiences everywhere. Let's recall some of the basics from this movie!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,664

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Singing and dancing dynamo of American cinema, Gene Kelly, starred in this film, as a former American GI who has made his home in Paris. His character's given name is Jerry, what is his surname? Hint

Thomas

Mulligan

Ashburn

Malone

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Question 2 of 10

2. Still struggling to eke out a means of subsistence, what is the occupation of our hero Jerry? Hint

Painter

Composer

Nightclub singer

Guitar player

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the somewhat strange given name of the woman who becomes Jerry's patroness (last name Roberts)? Hint

Milo

Athena

Nike

Mona

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which usual, writing partner of Frederick Loewe is credited with writing the screenplay for 'An American in Paris'? Hint

Alan Menken

Neil Sedaka

Vincent Rose

Alan Lerner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Academy Award-winning auteur directed this artsy film? Hint

Vincente Minnelli

Federico Fellini

Roberto Rossellini

Michelangelo Antonioni

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Question 6 of 10

6. Several very popular songs were among those performed in this film, including 'I Got Rhythm' and 'S Wonderful'. Who composed these famous tunes? Hint

Aaron Copland

Stephen Sondheim

Irving Berlin

George Gershwin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jerry finds himself in love with a beautiful French girl named Lise Bouvier. Which actress/dancer made her film debut, portraying the lovely young Lise? Hint

Nora Kaye

Leslie Caron

Martha Hill

Ginger Rogers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the man, played by Georges Gu�tary, who is rival to Jerry for the love of the beautiful young Lise? Hint

Georges Matthieu

Lucien Plauzoles

Eugene Borden

Henri Baurel

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Question 9 of 10

9. Adam Cook is Jerry's close friend in the film, and a fine piano player to boot. Which film composer, and sometimes actor, portrayed Mr. Cook in the film? Hint

Oscar Levant

Joseph Meyer

Brian Holland

Harry Ruby

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'An American in Paris' was nominated and won the Academy Award for 'Best Picture'.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Mulligan

This film came at the high point in Gene Kelly's career. In the following year (1952) would make his best-known and loved movie 'Singin' in the Rain'. 'An American in Paris' is arguably his #2 most beloved film.

2. Still struggling to eke out a means of subsistence, what is the occupation of our hero Jerry?

Answer: Painter

Jerry has been inspired to paint by the beautiful surroundings of Paris. His paintings resemble the works of the various French artists of the Impressionist genre.

3. What is the somewhat strange given name of the woman who becomes Jerry's patroness (last name Roberts)?

Answer: Milo

Milo Roberts is played by Nina Foch. She claims to be named for the Venus de Milo, a sculpture that just happens to reside in the Louvre in Paris.

4. Which usual, writing partner of Frederick Loewe is credited with writing the screenplay for 'An American in Paris'?

Answer: Alan Lerner

Lerner and Loewe were famously paired in the writing and musical composition for a number of films, including 'Brigadoon', 'Gigi' and 'My Fair Lady'. Lerner won an Oscar for 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay' on this film.

5. Which Academy Award-winning auteur directed this artsy film?

Answer: Vincente Minnelli

Minnelli, father of Liza Minnelli with Judy Garland, was an American-Italian born in Chicago. He was nominated for 'An American in Paris' but did not bring home the Oscar that year. He would win an Oscar seven years later for 'Gigi'.

6. Several very popular songs were among those performed in this film, including 'I Got Rhythm' and 'S Wonderful'. Who composed these famous tunes?

Answer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin composed the music and his brother Ira wrote the lyrics for these and a half dozen other songs for the film's soundtrack. 'I Got Rhythm' is performed in the film by Gene Kelly, while Kelly pairs up with Georges Gu�tary for 'S Wonderful'.

7. Jerry finds himself in love with a beautiful French girl named Lise Bouvier. Which actress/dancer made her film debut, portraying the lovely young Lise?

Answer: Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron would go on to have a long film career, appearing in such movies as 'Gigi', 'Is Paris Burning?' and 'Chocolat'. Caron was born in France, where she began her career as a ballet dancer.

8. What is the name of the man, played by Georges Gu�tary, who is rival to Jerry for the love of the beautiful young Lise?

Answer: Henri Baurel

Born Lambros Worldou, Georges Gu�tary was a famous French actor and singer who appeared in only one American-made film, namely 'An American in Paris'.

9. Adam Cook is Jerry's close friend in the film, and a fine piano player to boot. Which film composer, and sometimes actor, portrayed Mr. Cook in the film?

Answer: Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant composed the music for a number of films in the 1920s and 1930s, and also for the radio. Levant was a close pal of George Gershwin, which explains his appearance in the film.

10. 'An American in Paris' was nominated and won the Academy Award for 'Best Picture'.

Answer: True

Indeed, 'An American in Paris' beat out such films as 'A Place in the Sun' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire' to win the award that year - quite an accomplishment!

I hope you have enjoyed this quiz, thank you for playing.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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