Sal of Singapore
| Sal of Singapore | |
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| Directed by | Howard Higgin |
| Written by | Elliott J. Clawson |
| Based on | The Sentimentalists byDale Collins |
| Starring | Phyllis Haver |
| Cinematography | John J. Mescall |
| Distributed by | Pathe Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound(Part-Talkie) (EnglishIntertitles) |
Sal of Singaporeis a 1928 Americansoundpart-talkiedrama filmdirected byHoward Higgin.In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The film's sets were designed by theart directorEdward C. Jewell.Complete prints of the film exist.[1]
At the2nd Academy Awardsin 1930,Elliott J. Clawsonwas nominated for an Academy Award in the categoryBest Writing (Adapted Screenplay).[2][3]
Plot
[edit] | Thisarticle needs aplot summary.(January 2024) |
Cast
[edit]- Phyllis Haveras Sal
- Alan Haleas Captain Erickson
- Fred Kohleras Captain Sunday
- Noble Johnsonas Erickson's 1st Mate
- Dan Wolheim as Erickson's 2nd Mate
- Jules Cowlesas Cook
- Pat Harmonas Sunday's 1st Mate
- Harold William Hill as Baby
Music
[edit]The film featured a theme song entitled “Singapore Sal” which was composed by Al Koppell, Billy Stone and Charles Weinberg (music and lyrics). Also featured on the soundtrack was a song entitled “Lullaby” by Jack Grun (music) and Charley Wynn (lyrics).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Sal of Singapore".American Silent Feature Film Survival Database.RetrievedJanuary 9,2014.
- ^"The 2nd Academy Awards (1930) Nominees and Winners".oscars.org.RetrievedMarch 24,2012.
- ^Sal of Singaporeat silentera.com
External links
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- American black-and-white films
- Films directed by Howard Higgin
- Films based on Australian novels
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