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'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris

"A dynamic history of the making of this multiple-award winner."

This recently produced behind-the-scenes documentary digs into Gershwin's original work, the genesis of the cinematic adaptation, casting, the shoot, and the eventual reception of the film.

Top Cast

  • Gene Lees

    Gene Lees

  • Gary Giddins

    Gary Giddins

  • Patricia Ward Kelly

    Patricia Ward Kelly

  • Hugh Fordin

    Hugh Fordin

  • Drew Casper

    Drew Casper

  • Vincente Minnelli

    Vincente Minnelli

    Self (archival footage)

  • Saul Chaplin

    Saul Chaplin

    Self (archival footage)

  • Nina Foch

    Nina Foch

  • Leslie Caron

    Leslie Caron

Overview

This recently produced behind-the-scenes documentary digs into Gershwin's original work, the genesis of the cinematic adaptation, casting, the shoot, and the eventual reception of the film.

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