Anchors Aweigh (1945)

Two sailors, one naive, the other experienced in the ways of the world, a musical set in Los Angeles.

Directors:

George Sidney, Joseph Barbera (uncredited)

Writers:

Isobel Lennart (screen play), Natalie Marcin (suggested by a story by)

Stars:

Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly

Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank Sinatra	...	Clarence Doolittle
Kathryn Grayson	...	Susan Abbott
Gene Kelly	...	Joseph Brady
José Iturbi	...	José Iturbi
Dean Stockwell	...	Donald Martin
Pamela Britton	...	Girl from Brooklyn
Rags Ragland	...	Police Sergeant (as 'Rags' Ragland)
Billy Gilbert	...	Cafe Manager
Henry O'Neill	...	Adm. Hammond
Carlos Ramírez	...	Carlos (as Carlos Ramirez)
Edgar Kennedy	...	Police Captain
Grady Sutton	...	Bertram Kraler
Leon Ames	...	Admiral's Aide
Sharon McManus	...	Little Girl Beggar
James Flavin	...	Radio Cop

Storyline

Two sailors, one naive, the other experienced in the ways of the world, on liberty in Los Angeles, is the setting for this movie musical.

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Plot Keywords:

sailor | cartoon mouse | buddy movie | piano playing | talking animal | 

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Taglines:

It's a 21-Gun Musical Salute in Technicolor!

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Music | Musical | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Passed

Did You Know?

Trivia

Features Gene Kelly's only Oscar nominated performance.

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Goofs

When the sailors take Donald home, he states that the door is locked. However the policeman exits via the locked door.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Admiral Hammond: On behalf of your commanding officer I'm sure I can tell Mr. Jose Iturbi that the officers and crew of ship are grateful to him for coming here, to lead our naval bands in this ceremony.
José Iturbi: Along with every other civilian, it is I who am grateful to you, and to all the men in the United States navy.

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Connections

Referenced in Ted 2 (2015)

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Soundtracks

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
(1847) (uncredited)
Music by Franz Liszt
Played on pianos by José Iturbi and a group of piano students

User Reviews

Overlong, but watchable with a memorable sequence with Gene Kelly and a certain mouse

Anchors Aweigh is not a favourite of mine by all means, but I do enjoy it. It is overlong, the story is somewhat slight and the dialogue is unexceptional. Despite its failings, it is enjoyable. The production values are pleasing to the eye, while the score and songs are very pleasant and the choreography sprightly. The direction is good enough, while the pace while slightly mannered I had little problem with, as there are certain delights that stop the film from being dull. The cast, dancing and singing are excellent. Gene Kelly is always likable and here is no exception, while Frank Sinatra delights with his beautiful voice and and Kathryn Grayson is graceful and beautiful. The real delight though is the film's most famous sequence and no surprise really, the sequence when Kelly dances with Jerry of Tom and Jerry fame is as clever as it is memorable. So overall, not exceptional by all means, but there is much to enjoy still. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

August 1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anchors Aweigh

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Bowl - 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Loew's

Technical Specs

Runtime:

140 min 140 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1