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Across to Singapore

1928·Movie
1h 25min

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Across to Singapore fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.

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.
Maritime AdventureHistorical MysteryNautical ThrillerClassic Hollywood DramaSeafaring IntrigueSuspenseful PlotVintage Cinematic CharmCrime Investigation

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Across to Singapore

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Where can I stream Across to Singapore legally?

Across to Singapore is included with a subscription to TCM and Artiflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Across to Singapore worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Across to Singapore rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Across to Singapore?

1 h 25 min

Across to Singapore runs 1 h 25 min.

Was Across to Singapore a box office hit?

Budget$290,000
Box office$596,000

Yes. It cost about $290,000 to make and earned $596,000 worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Across to Singapore in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Across to Singapore?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Across to Singapore in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Across to Singapore use?

Arranged MarriageAsian Hooker StereotypeSibling TriangleKubrick StareFully-Clothed NudityBucket Booby-TrapDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesDied in Your Arms TonightImpairment ShotDrowning My SorrowsFake Action PrologueBar Brawland 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Across to Singapore, including Arranged Marriage, Asian Hooker Stereotype, Sibling Triangle.