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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?
2. Still struggling to eke out a means of subsistence, what is the occupation of our hero Jerry?
3. What is the somewhat strange given name of the woman who becomes Jerry's patroness (last name Roberts)?
4. Which usual, writing partner of Frederick Loewe is credited with writing the screenplay for 'An American in Paris'?
5. Which Academy Award-winning auteur directed this artsy film?
6. Several very popular songs were among those performed in this film, including 'I Got Rhythm' and 'S Wonderful'. Who composed these famous tunes?
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?
8. What is the name of the man, played by Georges Guétary, who is rival to Jerry for the love of the beautiful young Lise?
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?
10. 'An American in Paris' was nominated and won the Academy Award for 'Best Picture'.
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