Across to Singapore (1928) Director: William Nigh Producer: Cosmopolitan Productions / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Ramon Novarro, Joan Crawford, Ernest Torrence, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier Release Date: March 4, 1928 Runtime: 81 minutes Format: Silent | Black & White | Drama | Romance | Sea Adventure Country: United States Language: Silent (English intertitles) Genres: Romantic Drama | Nautical Adventure | Silent Cinema --- Summary: Across to Singapore is a stirring romantic drama set against the backdrop of 19th-century seafaring life. The story follows Joel Shore (Ramon Novarro), the youngest son of a proud New England shipping family, who becomes entangled in a love triangle when he falls for Priscilla Crowninshield (Joan Crawford) — the woman promised to his older brother, Mark (Ernest Torrence). When the brothers set sail together, jealousy and betrayal erupt on the high seas. A mutiny throws their ship into chaos, forcing Joel to choose between family loyalty and forbidden love. --- Background: Produced at the height of MGM’s silent era, Across to Singapore was one of the final major silent films before the studio transitioned to sound. It was a showcase for Ramon Novarro’s matinee idol charisma and one of Joan Crawford’s early breakout roles that helped propel her to stardom. --- Trivia: The film was based on the 1894 novel All the Brothers Were Valiant by Ben Ames Williams. MGM remade the story in 1953 under its original title, All the Brothers Were Valiant, starring Robert Taylor and Stewart Granger. Cinematography by William H. Daniels, who frequently worked with Greta Garbo. Known for its elaborate shipboard sets and strong emotional performances. --- Hashtags: #AcrossToSingapore #RamonNovarro #JoanCrawford #SilentFilm #MGM #1920sCinema #ClassicHollywood #SilentDrama #OldHollywood #SeafaringDrama #SilentEra