Notes watching “An American in Paris”

After watching an “An American in Paris” on TCM the other night I share some related notes, concerning some who appeared in “The Best Picture Academy Award” winner of 1951.

First of all, only 5 actors received screen credits, Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary and Nina Foch.

Recognizing his distinct voice, I noticed Hayden Rorke, who years later achieved television recognition as “Dr. Bellows,” seemingly always bothering Larry Hagman’s “Tony Nelson” on the show “I Dream of Jeannie,” which also starred Barbara Eden.

A true classic television show is Superman and Noel Neill, who appeared in “An American in Paris,” played Lois Lane. Both she and sultry voiced Phyllis Coates, “Lois” the first year of Superman on television are still with us on earth.

Ms. Neil and Superman star, George Reeves each appeared in films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture on two occasions.

Noel Neill did so in consecutive years with “An American in Paris” in 1951 and “The Greatest Show on Earth” a year later.

Mr. Reeves did so 14 years apart appearing in “Gone With the Wind” in 1939 and “from Here to Eternity” in 1953.

George Reeves (“Superman and do not forget also “Clark Kent,” whom he played so well) and Noel Neill (“Lois Lane”) pictured above. Ms. Neill is 95 years old.