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Anchors Aweigh poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.7 / 100
1945·Comedy / Fantasy / Musical·2h 20m

ANCHORS AWEIGH

“ON WAVES OF SONG, LAUGHTER AND ROMANCE ! TWO LOVE-LOST SAILORS ON A FOUR-DAY LEAVE OF FUN AND FRIVOLITY !”

Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.

Above the Line
George Sidney, Joseph Barbera, William Hanna·DirectorIsobel Lennart·ScreenplayNatalie Marcin·StoryCharles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyJule Styne·SongsAdrienne Fazan·Editor
Cast
Frank Sinatra·Clarence DoolittleKathryn Grayson·Susan AbbottGene Kelly·Joseph BradyJosé Iturbi·HimselfDean Stockwell·Donald MartinPamela Britton·Girl from BrooklynRags Ragland·Police SergeantBilly Gilbert·Cafe ManagerHenry O'Neill·Admiral HammondCarlos Ramírez·Carlos
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
George Sidney·Director
Writing· 3
Isobel Lennart·ScreenplayNatalie Marcin·StorySammy Cahn·Lyricist
Camera· 2
Charles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyRobert H. Planck·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Adrienne Fazan·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jule Styne·SongsGeorge Stoll·Music Director
Art & Design· 5
Randall Duell·Art DirectionCedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationIrene·Costume SupervisorJack Dawn·Makeup Designer
Production· 1
Joe Pasternak·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Gene Kelly·Choreographer
By the Numbers
69.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI 188%
Worldwide Gross
1
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Anchors Aweigh's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#660099
#F2F2F2
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Mood
Romantic, Cheerful
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three individuals against a solid purple background. A man in a sailor uniform is kissing a woman on her left cheek, while another man”

romancemusical
Key Elements
Sailor UniformsYellow DressYellow FlowersBrooch
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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