- General Note:
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Originally released as motion picture in 1951.
Special features: Concerto of a commentary hosted by Patricia Ward Kelly and featuring rare, often previously unheard interviews with Gene Kelly ... [et al.] and new observations with Leslie Caron and Nina Foch ; Vintage FitzPatrick traveltalks short Paris on parade ; classic cartoon Symphony in slang ; theatrical trailer.
Standard version.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Lyrics by Ira Gershwin ; music by George Gershwin ; musical direction, Johnny Green and Saul Chaplin ; choreography by Gene Kelly ; director of photography, Alfred Gilks ; ballet photographed by John Alton ; art directors, Cedric Gibbons and Preston Ames ; film editor, Adrienne Fazan ; recording supervisor, Douglas Shearer ; set decorations, Edwin B. Willis ; special effects, Warren Newcombe, Irving G. Ries ; orchestrations, Conrad Salinger ; costumes designed by Orry-Kelly ; Beaux Arts Ball costumes designed by Walter Plunkett ; ballet costumes designed by Irene Sharaff.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, Nina Foch.
- Target Audience Note:
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Not rated by MPAA.
- System Details Note:
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DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition; Dolby Digital mono.
- Language Note:
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In English or dubbed French with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
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Academy Award (1951): Best art direction, Best cinematography, Best costume design, Best music, Best picture, Best writing.
