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Across to Singapore
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Across to Singapore

1928-04-07 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure · Drama

While Joel and his older ship's captain brother Mark are at sea, the latter is abandoned in Singapore by devious ship's mate Finch who, upon their return, convinces the townspeople that Joel abandoned his brother. Joel, determined to not only find Mark but to see justice done, returns the ship to Singapore.

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Directors
William Nigh
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 290,000
Revenue
USD 596,000

Top Cast

Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroJoel Shore
Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordPriscilla Crowninshield
Ernest TorrenceErnest TorrenceCaptain Mark Shore
Frank CurrierFrank CurrierJeremiah Shore
Dan WolheimNoah Shore
Duke MartinMatthew Shore
Edward ConnellyEdward ConnellyJoshua Crowninshield
James Pier MasonJames Pier MasonFinch
Phil BloomBarfly (uncredited)
Richard CramerRichard CramerMate at Nathan Ross (uncredited)
Pat HarmonPat HarmonSailor from the Santa Rosa (uncredited)
Lillian LawrenceLillian LawrenceTownswoman (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinSailor from the Santa Rosa (uncredited)
Anna May WongAnna May WongSingapore Saloon Girl (uncredited)

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