The Collection

Montmartre, Paris

This exterior scene of Montmartre, Paris is identical to the MGM backlot scene from An American in Paris (1951), where young American artist ex-patriot, played by Gene Kelly is discovered by a patroness.

Painted streetscape of Montmartre with cafés and the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur
Painted detail of the dome of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur
Painted detail of a Parisian doorway, brick wall, and streetlamp
Painted detail of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur and a Montmartre streetscape
Painted detail of a red brick wall
Painted detail of a Parisian café storefront with striped awning and outdoor tables
Painted streetscape of Montmartre with cafés and the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur
Painted detail of the dome of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur
Painted detail of a Parisian doorway, brick wall, and streetlamp
Painted detail of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur and a Montmartre streetscape
Painted detail of a red brick wall
Painted detail of a Parisian café storefront with striped awning and outdoor tables
Scenic Art Supervisor
George Gibson
Description
Exterior, Montmartre, Paris
Place
Montmartre, Paris
Date
1950
Dimensions
20’-0” x 15’-0”
Medium
Dry color and gelatin binder on cotton muslin
Style
Exterior Architecture
Credit
Gift of J.C. Backings Corporation
Photo Credit
Texas Performing Arts, Sandy Carson

We have multiple backdrops in our collection without film attribution. Please contact Karen Maness, Associate Director, Fabrication Studios, at kmaness@texasperformingarts.org if you believe you have information on a specific backdrop.