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Sal of Singapore

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Sal of Singapore
Directed byHoward Higgin
Written byElliott J. Clawson
Based onThe Sentimentalists
by Dale Collins
StarringPhyllis Haver
CinematographyJohn J. Mescall
Distributed byPathe Exchange
Release date
  • November 4, 1928 (1928-11-04)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
(English Intertitles)

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]

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

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Cast

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Music

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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).

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References

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  1. ^ "Sal of Singapore". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "The 2nd Academy Awards (1930) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Sal of Singapore at silentera.com
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