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Anchors Aweigh (1945)

Director: George Sidney

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From Time Out Film Guide

Something of a precursor to On the Town, with Kelly and Sinatra as sailors rushing round town (in this case Hollywood) and anxious to score with women. Thunderously patriotic (the navy is wonderful) and sentimental (kids are wonderful), it's heavily dependent on Kelly's charm and Sinatra's supposed little-boy appeal, the combination of which fuels the running gags and almost saves the scenes with Grayson. The best item is Kelly's dance with Jerry, of 'Tom and Jerry'; otherwise, in a so-so score, Kelly has his first number with a child, and Sinatra sings 'I Fall in Love Too Easily' like he means it.

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Cast & crew

Director: George Sidney

Producer: Joe Pasternak

Cast: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, José Iturbi, Leon Ames, Henry Armetta, Dean Stockwell full cast

Genre(s): Musicals

Duration: 139 mins


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