Moulin Rouge (1952 film)

Moulin Rouge is a 1952 British Technicolor musical drama film directed by John Huston, produced by Romulus Films, and released by United Artists. It is based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Pierre La Mure. The film portrays the life of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, focusing on his relationships with several women at the famed Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge.

The film stars José Ferrer as Toulouse-Lautrec, alongside Zsa Zsa Gabor, Suzanne Flon, Colette Marchand, and Christopher Lee in an early role. The screenplay was adapted by Anthony Veiller and John Huston.

Moulin Rouge was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Huston, and Best Actor for Ferrer. It won two Academy Awards: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, and Best Costume Design, Color. Colette Marchand received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The film also won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

The film is noted for its vivid use of color to evoke the atmosphere of Toulouse-Lautrec's paintings and the bohemian world of late 19th-century Paris. The cinematography was by Oswald Morris. The music was primarily adapted from original compositions by Georges Auric. The film features several famous songs, including "The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)," which became a popular hit.