
Sal of Singapore
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Phyllis Haver
Phyllis Haver
Sal
Phyllis Haver
Sal


Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Captain Erickson
Alan Hale
Captain Erickson


Fred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Captain Sunday
Fred Kohler
Captain Sunday


Noble Johnson
Noble Johnson
Erickson's 1st Mate
Noble Johnson
Erickson's 1st Mate
Dan Wolheim
Dan Wolheim
Erickson's 2nd Mate
Dan Wolheim
Erickson's 2nd Mate


Jules Cowles
Jules Cowles
Cook
Jules Cowles
Cook


Pat Harmon
Pat Harmon
Sunday's 1st Mate
Pat Harmon
Sunday's 1st Mate
Harold William Hill
Harold William Hill
Baby
Harold William Hill
Baby
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