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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Foreign
Run Time:
139min.
Theatrical Release Date:
07/10/1997
DVD Release Date:
05/02/2000
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
George Sidney
Starring:
Tom Arnold , Frank Sinatra , Tim Curry , Kathryn Grayson , Gene Kelly
Themes:
Culture Clash,Success is the Best Revenge,Fish Out of Water,Opposites Attract,Military Life
Tone:
Light,Heartwarming,Lavish,Merry,Bright
Keywords:
Hollywood,actor,audition,sailor,shore-leave,shyness,singer,womanizer
Language:
English