Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:30 p.m., Dryden Theatre
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Anchors Aweigh (1945)
(George Sidney, US 1945, 140 min., 35mm)
The shy Clarence (Frank Sinatra) and the cocky Joe (Gene Kelly) are sailors on shore leave in Hollywood, where they try to aid the career of an aspiring young singer (Kathryn Grayson) while fighting for her affections. Kelly’s innovative dance style began to come into its own in his first pairing with Sinatra, highlighted by his famous duet with an animated Jerry Mouse.
Post-screening discussion with Michael Lasser