Bonjour, Leslie! An American in Paris Film Star Leslie Caron Takes a Bow with the Broadway Cast

Leslie Caron, who originated the role of Lise Bouvier opposite Gene Kelly's Jerry Mulligan in the 1951 Oscar-winning film An American in Paris, took in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical version of the story on January 12. After the performance, stars Robert Fairchild (who plays Jerry) and Leanne Cope (who plays Lise) invited Caron to the stage at the Palace Theatre for a sweet tribute. See their emotional reaction as they offered the French actress some beautiful roses as well as their undying adoration.