Review of Anchors Aweigh (1945) by Caitlin B — 15 Nov 2007

My favorite Gene Kelly/Frank Sinatra musical.

This review of Anchors Aweigh (1945) was written by Caitlin B on 15 Nov 2007.

Anchors Aweigh has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ben C (1,824) on 23 May 2009

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 23 Jan 2013

Out of the two movies where Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra are sailors on leave, this is the inferior. But still pretty cute…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 29 Mar 2010

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By David G (2,424) on 16 Jan 2009

Fast forward to Gene's adventure in cartoon land as it's really the only memorable part of this otherwise average musical which also doubles…

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By Tabby T (11) on 22 Mar 2009

Frank Sinatra's voice and Gene Kelly's dancing is great! Good classic movie…

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