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Sal of Singapore
Sal of Singapore

Sal of Singapore

Genres

Drama

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SAL OF SINGAPORE was nominated for an Oscar for achievement in Writing during the second year of the Academy Awards. The film, being a part-talkie, nearly disappared from view. However, a preservation print does exist at UCLA, although it is unavailable for public viewing, awaiting restoration.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

04 November 1928

Country

Cast

Phyllis Haver

Phyllis Haver

Sal

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Captain Erickson

Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Captain Sunday

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Erickson's 1st Mate

Dan Wolheim

Dan Wolheim

Erickson's 2nd Mate

Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles

Cook

Pat Harmon

Pat Harmon

Sunday's 1st Mate

Harold William Hill

Harold William Hill

Baby

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