Sal of Singapore explained

Sal of Singapore
Director:	Howard Higgin
Starring:	Phyllis Haver
Cinematography:	John J. Mescall
Distributor:	Pathe Exchange
Runtime:	70 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	Sound (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]}

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).

See also

• List of early sound feature films (1926–1929)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sal of Singapore . January 9, 2014 . American Silent Feature Film Survival Database.
2. Web site: The 2nd Academy Awards (1930) Nominees and Winners . March 24, 2012. oscars.org.
3. http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/S/SalOfSingapore1928.html Sal of Singapore at silentera.com