Anchors Aweigh

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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

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Cast

Gene Kelly
as Joseph Brady
Frank Sinatra
as Clarence Doolittle
Kathryn Grayson
as Susan Abbott
Jose Iturbi
as Himself
Dean Stockwell
as Martin
Pamela Britton
as Girl from Brooklyn
Rags Ragland
as Police Sgt.
Sharon McManus
as Little Girl Beggar
Carlos Ramirez
as Carlos
Henry O'Neill
as Adm. Hammond
Leon Ames
as Commander
Edgar Kennedy
as Police Captain
Henry Armetta
as Hamburger Man
Billy Gilbert
as Cafe Manager
James Burke
as Studio Cop
James Flavin
as Radio Cop
Chester Clute
as Iturbi's Assistant
Grady Sutton
as Bertram Kroehler
Sondra Rodgers
as Iturbi's Secretary
Garry Owen
as Soldier
Steve Brodie
as Soldier
Charles Coleman
as Butler
Milton Parsons
as Bearded Man
Renie Riano
as Waitress
Alex Callam
as Commander
Harry Barris
as Sailor
John James
as Sailor
Wally Cassell
as Sailor
Douglas Cowan
as Sailor
Peggy Maley
as Lana Turner Double
Henry H. Daniels Jr.
as Sailor
Phil Hanna
as Sailor
William 'Bill' Phillips
as Sailor
Tom Trout
as Sailor
Esther Michelson
as Hamburger Woman
William Forrest
as Movie Director
Ray Teal
as Asst. Movie Director
Milton Kibbee
as Bartender
Eddie Hall
as Sailor
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Audience Reviews for Anchors Aweigh

  • Apr 30, 2011
    I can still hear the chorus, ANCHOOORRS AWEEEEIGH! The story with Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly was so sweet, man! This is like a less horny version of On the Town, a perfect companion piece.
    Jennifer X Super Reviewer
  • Sep 05, 2010
    The only interesting dance number is the one with Jerry the Mouse of Tom & Jerry cartoons. Other than that, it's a predictable romantic comedy.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jan 20, 2009
    I'm fully aware that it's kinda cheesy and dated, but you can't beat Sinatra's pipes or Gene Kelly's choreography.
    Randy T Super Reviewer
  • May 27, 2008
    Sinatra and Kelly dancing and singing for two hours... what is there not to like!!!! On top of all that you get Tom and Jerry hanging out in a castle.
    Keith M Super Reviewer
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