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Singapore (1947)

79 min  -  Action | Adventure | Crime  -   13 August 1947 (USA)
6.6
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After the war, Matt Gordon returns to Singapore to retrieve a fortune in smuggled pearls. Arrived, he reminisces in flashback about his prewar fiancée... See full summary »

Director:

John Brahm

Writers:

Seton I. Miller (story), Seton I. Miller (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Fred MacMurray, Ava Gardner and Roland Culver
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred MacMurray ...
Matt Gordon
Ava Gardner ...
Linda Grahame / Ann Van Leyden
Roland Culver Roland Culver ...
Michael Van Leyden
Richard Haydn Richard Haydn ...
Deputy Commissioner Hewitt
Spring Byington Spring Byington ...
Mrs. Bellows
Thomas Gomez Thomas Gomez ...
Mr. Mauribus
Porter Hall Porter Hall ...
Mr. Gerald Bellows
George Lloyd George Lloyd ...
Sascha Barda
Maylia Maylia ...
Ming Ling
Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert ...
Rev. Thomas Barnes
Edith Evanson Edith Evanson ...
Mrs. Edith Barnes
Frederick Worlock Frederick Worlock ...
Cadum
Lal Chand Mehra Lal Chand Mehra ...
Mr. Hussein
Curt Conway Curt Conway ...
Pepe
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Storyline

After the war, Matt Gordon returns to Singapore to retrieve a fortune in smuggled pearls. Arrived, he reminisces in flashback about his prewar fiancée, alluring Linda, and her disappearance during the Japanese attack. But now Linda resurfaces...with amnesia and married to rich planter Van Leyden. Meanwhile, sinister fence Mauribus schemes to get Matt's pearls. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Pearls | Japanese | Singapore | Amnesia | Prison Camp  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Singapur See more »

Filming Locations:

Palmdale, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 3, 1947 with Fred MacMurray and Ava Gardner reprising their film roles See more »

Quotes

Linda: So let me ruin you fast.
Matt Gordon: How many have you ruined?
Linda: You're my last victim, darling.
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Connections

Remade as Istanbul (1957) See more »