| Sal of Singapore | |
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| Directed by | Howard Higgin |
| Written by | Elliott J. Clawson |
| Based on | The Sentimentalists by Dale 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) (English Intertitles) |
Sal of Singapore is a 1928 American sound part-talkie drama film directed by Howard 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 the art director Edward C. Jewell. Complete prints of the film exist. [1]
At the 2nd Academy Awards in 1930, Elliott J. Clawson was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay). [2] [3]
Plot
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Cast
- Phyllis Haver as Sal
- Alan Hale as Captain Erickson
- Fred Kohler as Captain Sunday
- Noble Johnson as Erickson's 1st Mate
- Dan Wolheim as Erickson's 2nd Mate
- Jules Cowles as Cook
- Pat Harmon as Sunday's 1st Mate
- Harold William Hill as Baby
Music
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
References
- ^ "Sal of Singapore". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "The 2nd Academy Awards (1930) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ Sal of Singapore at silentera.com
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- 1928 films
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- Silent American drama films
- American silent feature films
- American black-and-white films
- Films directed by Howard Higgin
- Films based on Australian novels
- Seafaring films
- Pathé Exchange films
- Surviving American silent films
- 1920s American films
- Silent adventure films
- Part-talkie films
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