Episode 39 - Anchors Aweigh (1945)

It's 1945. VE Day was May 8, but the war continues in the Pacific. Meanwhile, MGM entertains Americans back home with musicals such as Anchors Aweigh, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra as two navy sailors on a four-day shore leave near Hollywood. Hoping to spend time picking up girls, they find themselves involved in the life of aspiring singer "Aunt Susie." An eager boy and a lie are excuse enough to provide plenty of opportunities for romance, spectacle, and a happy ending. What Anchors Aweigh offers casual movie fans who have always meant to watch classic movies: the engaging song-and-dance duo of Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, a convoluted set-up, the musical talents of real-life conductor José Iturbi, and a cameo of a famous cartoon mouse (no, not that one).Show Notes