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7.0 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19281h 25m$596K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 7, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.06x ROI)

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

Budget: $290KWorldwide: $596K

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

Director

William Nigh

Screenplay & Story

Richard Schayer, Ted Shane, Ben Ames Williams

Director of Photography

John F. Seitz

Film Editing

Ben Lewis

Producers

William Nigh

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ben Ames Williams

Department Leadership Roster

William Nigh

William Nigh

Director

Richard Schayer

Writer

William Nigh

William Nigh

Producer

Ben Lewis

Editor

John F. Seitz

John F. Seitz

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Across to Singapore.

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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".