ANCHORS AWEIGH ('45) was the first film to showcase the pairing of Frank Sinatra and the "MGM Soprano" herself, Kathryn Grayson. With Frank's smooth melodies and Grayson's theatrical flair, their chemistry was undeniable and landed them 2 more films together. #SummerUnderTheStars | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly performing “I Begged Her” in “Anchors Aweigh” (1945), directed by George Sidney. | I'm Old Fashioned - Vintage Everyday

"Anchors Aweigh," the official song of the U.S. Navy, debuted on December 1, 1906, at the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Composed by Naval Bandmaster Lieutenant Charles "Chas" Zimmermann with lyrics by Midshipman Alfred Hart Miles, the song was a heartfelt dedication to the Naval Academy Class of 1907. Miles drew inspiration from the phrase "anchors aweigh," a symbol of the start of a ship's journey. On April 12, 1910, Congress promoted Zimmermann to Second Lieutenant in the Marine Cor