The 1928 classical composition by George Gershwin was the inspiration for this film starring Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan, an American artist sent to Paris to fight during the war but who chose to stay on to study painting. He lives in an apartment house across the hall from Adam, a talented concert pianist (Oscar Levant) who is also struggling to make it big. Also a friend of theirs is Henri, star of the stage. Henri is doing somewhat better than the other two, but is happy to share his success with his friends. In fact, when he decides to … Continue reading →