Georges Guétary

Georges Guétary (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ ɡetaʁi]), born Lambros Vorloou (Greek: Λάμπρος Βορλόου Lambros Vorloou [ˈlambros vorˈlou]; 8 February 1915 – 13 September 1997) was a French singer, dancer, cabaret performer and film actor, best known for his role in the 1951 musical An American in Paris.

[1] The British newspaper The Independent said at the time of his death that "part of Guétary's exotic charm, and much of his stage persona as a 'Latin lover' with a voice of creme Chantilly resided in his mischievous innocence combined with an erotic mystery inherent in his ancestry.

He also appeared many times at the Théâtre du Châtelet and in numerous other French motion picture and TV films.

[2] He changed his name to Guéthary during World War II to forestall scrutiny from officials who were deporting foreigners to concentration camps.

This song composed by Henri Betti with the lyrics by Jacques Plante would be a great success performed by many singers and accordionists.

He also appeared with Kelly in a rendition of Gershwin's 'S Wonderful in which both sing, without the other knowing it, about their love for Caron.

Guétary (left) and Kelly agree that "'s wonderful" to be in love. A pensive Oscar Levant is not so sure.