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).
Working with Dorsey's band also brought Sinatra appearances in full-length films like Las Vegas Nights (1941) and Ship Ahoy (1942). As his singing career expanded, he took on larger roles in feature films, including musicals such as Anchors Aweigh (1945), On the Town (1949), and Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949).