Anchors Aweigh (1945)
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67% of critics liked it
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78% of users liked it
(8,081 ratings)
This mammoth musical is at base the story of two sailors on leave in Hollywood. Brash Joseph Brady (Gene Kelly) has promised his shy pal Clarence Doolittle (Frank Sinatra) that he will introduce Clarence to all the glamorous movie starlets whom he allegedly knows so well. Actually, the only actress… More This mammoth musical is at base the story of two sailors on leave in Hollywood. Brash Joseph Brady (Gene Kelly) has promised his shy pal Clarence Doolittle (Frank Sinatra) that he will introduce Clarence to all the glamorous movie starlets whom he allegedly knows so well. Actually, the only actress whom Joseph meets is bit player Susan Abbott (Kathryn Grayson). He arranges for the golden-throated Susan to be auditioned by musician José Iturbi, but when she seems to want to return the favor romantically, Brady tries to foist the girl off on Clarence. But Clarence only has eyes for a fellow Brooklynite (Pamela Britton). Also involved in the plot machinations is runaway orphan Donald Martin (Dean Stockwell). Featuring Kelly dancing with such partners as a cartoon mouse (courtesy of MGM's house animators Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera), Anchors Aweigh was a huge hit in 1945, assuring audiences future Gene Kelly/Frank Sinatra teamings. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- George Sidney II, George Sidney
- Written By
- Isobel Lennart
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1945 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Tepid and slow.
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Variety Staff, Variety
Anchors Aweigh is solid musical fare.
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Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Another humdinger of a musical.
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Stephen Garrett, Time Out
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.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A pleasant, mindless diversion.
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Cast
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Frank Sinatra
as Clarence Doolittle
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Kathryn Grayson
as Susan Abbott
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Gene Kelly
as Joseph Brady
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Jose Iturbi
as Himself
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Dean Stockwell
as Donald Martin
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Pamela Britton
as Girl from Brooklyn
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Rags Ragland
as Police Sergeant
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Billy Gilbert
as Cafe Manager
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Henry O'Neill
as Adm. Hammond
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Carlos Ramirez
as Carlos
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Edgar Kennedy
as Police Captain
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Grady Sutton
as Bertram Kroehler
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Leon Ames
as Commander
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Sharon McManus
as Little Girl Beggar
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James Flavin
as Radio Cop
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James Burke
as Studio Cop
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Henry Armetta
as Hamburger Man
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Chester Clute
as Iturbi's Assistant
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Steve Brodie
as Soldier
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Wally Cassell
as Sailor
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Charles Coleman
as Butler
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Douglas Cowan
as Sailor
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Henry Daniels Jr.
as Sailor
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William Forrest
as Movie Director
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John James
as Sailor
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Milt Kibbee
as Bartender
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Peggy Maley
as Lana Turner Double
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Garry Owen
as Soldier
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Milton Parsons
as Bearded Man
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William 'Bill' Phillips
as Sailor
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Renie Riano
as Waitress
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Sondra Rodgers
as Iturbi's Secretary
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Ray Teal
as Asst. Movie Director
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Tom Trout
as Sailor
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Harry Barris
as Sailor
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Alex Callam
as Commander
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Eddie Hall
as Sailor
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Esther Michelson
as Hamburger Woman
