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Across to Singapore

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1928
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Synopsis: Across to Singapore was the second screen version of Ben Ames Williams' All the Brothers Were Valiant, first filmed in 1923, and later remade in 1953. The plot is motivated by the deadly rivalry between two seafaring brothers, virtuous deckhand Joel Shore (Ramon Novarro) and wicked Captain Mark Shore (Ernest Torrence). Forced into a marriage with Mark, Priscilla Crowninshield (Joan Crawford) tries to be loyal to her husband but falls in love with Joel instead. Things reach a fever pitch when mutinous ... Full Synopsis
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Despite contemporary views of Ramon Novarro as so lightweight as "to be swept overboard by a single wave," the handsome star does well enough as Ben Ames Williams' young hero. And if it is not quite believable that Ernest Torrence could possibly expect Joan Crawford to reciprocate his ardent passion for her, the veteran character actor is fine as Novarro's brother and rival. As for Ms. Crawford herself, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Joel Shore
Priscilla Crowninshield
Mark Shore
Jeremiah Shore
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