A pair of sailors on leave try to help a movie extra become a singing star.A pair of sailors on leave try to help a movie extra become a singing star.A pair of sailors on leave try to help a movie extra become a singing star.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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YOUR RATING
- George Sidney
- Joseph Barbera(animation sequences)
- William Hanna(animation sequences)
- Isobel Lennart(screen play)
- Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
- Stars
- George Sidney
- Joseph Barbera(animation sequences)
- William Hanna(animation sequences)
- Isobel Lennart(screen play)
- Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
- Stars
Rags Ragland
- Police Sergeant
- (as 'Rags' Ragland)
Carlos Ramírez
- Carlos
- (as Carlos Ramirez)
- George Sidney
- Joseph Barbera(animation sequences) (uncredited)
- William Hanna(animation sequences) (uncredited)
- Isobel Lennart(screen play)
- Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
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Did you know
- TriviaWhen the dance sequence with Gene Kelly and Jerry Mouse was screened for MGM executives, someone noticed that, although Gene Kelly's reflection shone on the floor during his dancing, Jerry's did not. This required animators William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and their team to go back and draw Jerry's reflection on the floor as he was dancing.
- GoofsThe factual mistake about Joe's rating chevrons was incorrectly entered as a goof. The Gunner's Mate rating badge, among some others, was worn on the right sleeve until April 2, 1949.
- Quotes
Jerry Mouse: Look at me, I'm dancing.
- Crazy credits[in some versions, after the end credits]
TO FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN:
Pictures exhibited in this theatre are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world.
WAR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY
- ConnectionsEdited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
- SoundtracksAnchors Aweigh
(1906) (uncredited)
Music by Charles A. Zimmerman
Played off-screen during the opening credits
Played by a Navy Band conducted by José Iturbi
Review
Featured review
Musical comedy at its best
Everything a musical comedy should be. Gene Kelly (as Joe Brady) doesn't miss a step, and Frank Sinatra (as Clarence Doolittle) doesn't miss a note. Scenes with them together are very good, showing how much talent can add to a somewhat uneven plot. Sinatra's "I Fall in Love Too Easily" is an indication of his then and future best. Kelly's "Mexican Hat Dance" with a young Mexican girl is delightful. Kelly certainly earned his nomination as Best Actor. And there is a bushel of truly funny lines, like: "You think the navy takes dopes?"; "You think anybody sings a sailor to sleep?"; and, "We got in a little trouble, we picked up a little kid." A thoroughly enjoyable movie, just the thing for shaking off the dust of a recently concluded World War II.
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- dexter-10
- Feb 21, 2000
Details
- 2 hours 20 minutes
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