

Across to Singapore
“A boy and a girl---alone against a ship full of mutineers. High adventure on the high seas, with the great star of romance leading the way.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ramon Novarro
Joel Shore
Joan Crawford
Priscilla Crowninshield
Ernest Torrence
Captain Mark Shore
Frank Currier
Jeremiah Shore
Dan Wolheim
Noah Shore
Duke Martin
Matthew Shore
Edward Connelly
Joshua Crowninshield
James Pier Mason
Finch
Phil Bloom
Barfly (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Mate at Nathan Ross (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Sailor from the Santa Rosa (uncredited)
Lillian Lawrence
Townswoman (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Sailor from the Santa Rosa (uncredited)
Anna May Wong
Singapore Saloon Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$290K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$596K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.06x
+$306K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, Ted Shane, Ben Ames Williams
- Original Title
- Across to Singapore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $290K
- Worldwide Gross
- $596K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Richard Schayer, Ted Shane, Ben Ames Williams
John F. Seitz
Ben Lewis
William Nigh
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Richard Schayer
Writer
William Nigh
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across to Singapore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across to Singapore about?
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.
Who directed Across to Singapore?
Across to Singapore was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Across to Singapore?
The principal cast of Across to Singapore includes Ramon Novarro, Joan Crawford, Ernest Torrence, Frank Currier, Dan Wolheim.
When was Across to Singapore released and how long is it?
Across to Singapore was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Across to Singapore?
Across to Singapore had a reported production budget of $290K and grossed $596K at the worldwide box office (2.06 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Is Across to Singapore based on a book or true story?
Across to Singapore is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Ames Williams".


















