Singapore (1947)
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- 1h 19min
- Action, Adventure
- 14 Nov 1947 (Mexico)
- Movie
After WW2, an American skipper returns to Singapore to retrieve his hidden stash of pearls and finds his lost fiancée who now has amnesia.
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Cast verified as complete
| Fred MacMurray | ... |
Matt Gordon
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| Ava Gardner | ... |
Linda Grahame / Ann Van Leyden
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| Roland Culver | ... |
Michael Van Leyden
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| Richard Haydn | ... |
Deputy Commissioner Hewitt
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| Spring Byington | ... |
Mrs. Bellows
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| Thomas Gomez | ... |
Mr. Mauribus
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| Porter Hall | ... |
Mr. Gerald Bellows
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George Lloyd | ... |
Sascha Barda
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| Maylia | ... |
Ming Ling
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| Holmes Herbert | ... |
Rev. Thomas Barnes
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| Edith Evanson | ... |
Mrs. Emily Barnes
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| Frederick Worlock | ... |
Cadum
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| Lal Chand Mehra | ... |
Mr. Hussein
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| Curt Conway | ... |
Peppe
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Richard Abbott | ... |
Maitre d' (uncredited)
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Patrick Aherne | ... |
British Officer (uncredited)
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| Philip Ahn | ... |
Jimmy - Bartender (uncredited)
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Norman Ainsley | ... |
Immigration Official (uncredited)
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Wong Artarne | ... |
Bellboy (uncredited)
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Joe Bautista | ... |
Guide (uncredited)
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Luke Chan | ... |
Chinese Waiter (uncredited)
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| Spencer Chan | ... |
Electrician (uncredited)
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Maxine Chevalier | ... |
Singer (uncredited)
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Kei Thin Chung | ... |
Bellboy (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Dimples Cooper | ... |
Native Woman (uncredited)
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| Leslie Denison | ... |
Dr. Chalcomb (uncredited)
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| Dick Elliott | ... |
Passenger (uncredited)
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Don Escobar | ... |
Night Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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| Herbert Evans | ... |
Tolson (uncredited)
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... |
Broadcaster (uncredited)
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| Leyland Hodgson | ... |
British Officer (uncredited)
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Pete G. Katchenaro | ... |
Proprietor (uncredited)
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Joseph Kim | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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Eddie Lee | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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George Leigh | ... |
Steward (uncredited)
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Weaver Levy | ... |
Bellboy (uncredited)
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Edwin Luke | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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Don McCracken | ... |
British Sergeant (uncredited)
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David Ralston | ... |
Hewitt's Assistant (uncredited)
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Bruce Riley | ... |
Steward (uncredited)
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| Rudy Robles | ... |
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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| Reginald Sheffield | ... |
Travel Agent (uncredited)
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Gerald Oliver Smith | ... |
Englishman (uncredited)
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George Sorel | ... |
Maitre d' (uncredited)
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Tom Stevenson | ... |
Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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H.T. Tsiang | ... |
Sabar (uncredited)
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Monica Winckel | ... |
Native Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Brahm | ||
Written by
| Seton I. Miller | ... | (story) |
| Seton I. Miller | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Robert Thoeren | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jerry Bresler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ||
Cinematography by
| Maury Gertsman | ||
Editing by
| William Hornbeck | ||
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| Gabriel Scognamillo | ||
Set Decoration by
| Oliver Emert | ||
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Woulfe | ... | (gowns: Miss Ava Gardner) |
Makeup Department
| Carmen Dirigo | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hal Herman | ... | assistant director (as Harold Herman) |
Sound Department
| Jack A. Bolger Jr. | ... | sound |
| Martin Brown | ... | sound recording engineer |
| Charles Felstead | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| David S. Horsley | ... | special photography |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| David Tamkin | ... | orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| John Datu | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1947) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1947) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1947) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1948) (France) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1948) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Screen Gems (1957) (United States) (tv)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS) (For MCA Home Video)
- Kino Lorber (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray) (included in "Film Noir - The Dark Side of Cinema VI")
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | She was back with him...as a stranger See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in How to Dial a Murder (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Temptation See more » |
| Quotes |
Linda:
So let me ruin you fast. Matt Gordon: How many have you ruined? Linda: You're my last victim, darling. See more » |