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]
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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 |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound (Part-Talkie) (English Intertitles) |
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
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).
