His work with Dorsey's band also led to appearances in the full-length films Las Vegas Nights (1941) and Ship Ahoy (1942). As Sinatra's singing career grew, he appeared in larger roles in feature films, several of which were musicals, including three alongside Gene Kelly: Anchors Aweigh (1945), On the Town (1949) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949).
His collaboration with Dorsey's band also resulted in appearances in full-length films such as Las Vegas Nights (1941) and Ship Ahoy (1942). As Sinatra's singing career expanded, he took on more significant roles in feature films, many of which were musicals. He starred alongside Gene Kelly in three movies: Anchors Aweigh (1945), On the Town (1949), and Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949).