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Anchors Aweigh

  • 19451945
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9K
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Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, and José Iturbi in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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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
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    • George Sidney
    • Joseph Barbera(animation sequences)
    • William Hanna(animation sequences)
    • Isobel Lennart(screen play)
    • Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Gene Kelly
    • George Sidney
    • Joseph Barbera(animation sequences)
    • William Hanna(animation sequences)
    • Isobel Lennart(screen play)
    • Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Gene Kelly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar

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    Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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    Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Henry H. Daniels Jr. in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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    Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
    Frank Sinatra, Harry Barris, and George Sidney in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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    Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Stockwell in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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    Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in Anchors Aweigh (1945)

    Top cast

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    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Clarence Doolittle
    Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson
    • Susan Abbott
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Joseph Brady
    José Iturbi
    José Iturbi
    • José Iturbi
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Donald Martin
    Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton
    • Girl from Brooklyn
    Rags Ragland
    Rags Ragland
    • Police Sergeant
    • (as 'Rags' Ragland)
    Billy Gilbert
    Billy Gilbert
    • Cafe Manager
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Adm. Hammond
    Carlos Ramírez
    Carlos Ramírez
    • Carlos
    • (as Carlos Ramirez)
    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Police Captain
    Grady Sutton
    Grady Sutton
    • Bertram Kraler
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Admiral's Aide
    Sharon McManus
    Sharon McManus
    • Little Girl Beggar
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Radio Cop
    James Burke
    James Burke
    • Studio Cop
    Henry Armetta
    Henry Armetta
    • Hamburger Man
    Chester Clute
    Chester Clute
    • Iturbi's Assistant
      • George Sidney
      • Joseph Barbera(animation sequences) (uncredited)
      • William Hanna(animation sequences) (uncredited)
      • Isobel Lennart(screen play)
      • Natalie Marcin(suggested by a story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      When 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.
    • Goofs
      The 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
    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Anchors Aweigh
      (1906) (uncredited)

      Music by Charles A. Zimmerman

      Played off-screen during the opening credits

      Played by a Navy Band conducted by José Iturbi

    User reviews87

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    8/10
    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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    • Feb 21, 2000

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1945 (Brazil)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • TCM (United States)
      • English
      • Spanish
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    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Bowl - 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 20 minutes
      • Color

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