zoom_in Click to enlarge

Anchors Aweigh

▲ ▼

description Anchors Aweigh Overview

Anchors Aweigh is a 1945 musical film directed by George Sidney, featuring Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, and Gene Kelly. The movie includes music by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn, alongside a supporting cast of established performers like Billy Gilbert and Dean Stockwell. It was a romantic comedy centered around sailors during World War II.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

info Anchors Aweigh Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1945

help Anchors Aweigh FAQ

Does Anchors Aweigh really have Gene Kelly dancing with Jerry the Mouse from Tom and Jerry?

Yes, Anchors Aweigh features a famous live-action/animation hybrid sequence where Gene Kelly dances with Jerry Mouse from MGM's Tom and Jerry cartoons. The sequence was created by MGM's animation department and remains one of the most celebrated moments in the history of combining animation with live action.

Who directed Anchors Aweigh and when was it released?

Anchors Aweigh was directed by George Sidney and released by MGM in 1945. It was a major box office success and received several Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.

Does Frank Sinatra sing in Anchors Aweigh?

Yes, Frank Sinatra performs several musical numbers in the film with songs composed by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. His singing and dancing alongside Gene Kelly, playing two sailors on leave in Los Angeles, helped establish Sinatra as a bankable film star during the 1940s.

Is Anchors Aweigh related to On the Town?

Both films star Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra as sailors on shore leave and share similar themes, but they are separate productions. Anchors Aweigh was released in 1945 and directed by George Sidney, while On the Town came out in 1949 and was co-directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen, with music by Leonard Bernstein.

swap_horiz

Looking for Anchors Aweigh alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward