Oct 4th, 2009 Posted by Grace

TCM Highlights: Leslie Caron

Star of the Month on TCM is Leslie Caron! A French actress best known for her roles in musicals like Gigi, Leslie Caron began her career as a ballet dancer until she was discovered by Gene Kelly and picked to star opposite him in An American in Paris. Kelly returned to France to make An American in Paris (1951) and he wanted a French dancer as his co-star. He had come to test other dancers but had... read more