Vincente Minnelli

An American in Paris

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August 26, 2019May 21, 2024

An American in Paris (1951), starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, directed by Vincente Minelli

Synopsis of An American in Paris

Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in An American in Paris. When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron). And she is engaged to his friend.

The Long Long Trailer

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February 14, 2019June 29, 2024

The Long, Long Trailer – Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, as a newlywed couple who travel the country in a trailer. Which adds to the stress of being newlyweds, since neither’s lived in a trailer before. Will their marriage survive?

The Band Wagon

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February 6, 2017December 30, 2023

The Band Wagon – when an aging Hollywood dancer comes to Broadway, a couple of his playwright pals put together a musical. They’re sure it will be a hit and cast him in the lead role. Things get stressful between members of the cast. When the play has a disastrous opening night, the troupe members decide they must pull together to make the show a success.

Lust for Life

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March 26, 2016January 27, 2022

Lust for Life (1956) starring Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, directed by Vincente Minelli

In short, Kirk Douglas shines in his performance as Vincent van Gogh. Kirk Douglas gave many great performances in his career, but none better than in Lust for Life. He portrays the Dutch painter, a brilliant artist that was tragically tormented by depression and mental illness.

I Dood It! (1943) starring Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell, directed by Vincente Minelli

I Dood It [Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell]

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February 23, 2012November 3, 2021

movie review of I Dood It! (1943) starring Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell, directed by Vincente Minelli

The movie I Dood It! is a musical comedy, dealing with a romance between two unlikely people – stage star Constance Connie Show (played by Eleanor Powell), and pants presser at a hotel Joe Renolds (played by Red Skelton), with lots of comedy and musical numbers in-between.