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Across to Singapore (1928)

“A boy and a girl---alone against a ship full of mutineers. High adventure on the high seas, with the great star of romance leading the way.”

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Set against the backdrop of the mid-nineteenth century American east coast, "Across to Singapore" paints a vivid portrait of the seafaring traditions of the neighboring Shore and Crowninshield families. Among the Shore's four sons, only the youngest, Joel, has yet to experience the thrill of the sea. He shares a deep, unspoken bond with Priscilla Crowninshield, a friendship blossoming into love as they enter adulthood. Driven by the desire to sail, Joel convinces his eldest brother, Mark, the captain of the Nathan Ross, of his readiness for a seafaring life. Simultaneously, Mark finds himself captivated by Priscilla's transition into a beautiful woman, and without her consent, arranges their engagement. The announcement sends shockwaves through Joel and Priscilla, leaving their budding romance in turmoil. The plot takes a dramatic turn as the Nathan Ross sets sail for Singapore, carrying the brothers and their tangled emotions. In a twist of fate, Mark is abandoned in Singapore by the ship's mate, Finch. The deceitful Finch manages to convince the townsfolk of Joel's betrayal, leading to Joel's imprisonment. Determined to rectify the situation, Joel stages a daring escape, commandeers the Nathan Ross, and embarks on a perilous journey back to Singapore. Upon reaching Singapore, he finds Mark, driven to insanity by alcohol. As he rescues his brother and returns him to the ship, a mutiny unfolds, testing the bonds of family loyalty, brotherly love, and romantic affection. "Across to Singapore" is a riveting tale of love and adventure, where the tides of the sea mirror the fluctuations of the human heart.

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Across to Singapore is an adventure movie featuring Ramon Novarro.

It is possible to buy Across to Singapore on Amazon Video and Apple TV.