West of Singapore

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West of Singapore
Directed byAlbert Ray
Written by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byCarl Pierson
Production
company
Distributed byMonogram Pictures
Release date
  • January 31, 1933 (1933-01-31)
Running time
65 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

West of Singapore is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Albert Ray and starring Betty Compson, Weldon Heyburn and Margaret Lindsay.[1]

Plot

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A man succumbs to the temptations of a disreputable tramp due to the intense tropical heat, causing difficulties for the woman who loves him.

Cast

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Preservation Status

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The film was considered to be a lost film until March 21, 2025 when a 2 minute fragment of the film was rediscovered and uploaded to YouTube.

References

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  1. ^ Doherty, p. 255

Bibliography

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  • Doherty, Thomas. Pre-Code Hollywood: Sex, Immorality, and Insurrection in American Cinema, 1930-1934. Columbia University Press, 1999.
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