Singapore Sue
Singapore Sue is a 1931[1] musical comedy short written and directed by Casey Robinson. After working in the theater, while in New York, a West Coast scout discovered the actor in a Broadway play called "The Last Flight" and offered him a small role, as a young soldier, in Singapore Sue, he was hired on May 8, 1931, for six days and paid $150 for his work.[2]
| Singapore Sue | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Casey Robinson |
| Written by | Casey Robinson |
| Starring | Anna Chang Joe Wong Cary Grant |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The story is about four sailors, one of whom is portrayed by Cary Grant in his third screen appearance released, enjoying themselves in a Singapore bar.
Cast
- Anna Chang as Singapore Sue
- Joe Wong as Gigolo and Singer
- Cary Grant as First Sailor (uncredited)
- Pickard's Chinese Syncopators
Production
The film was shot at Kaufman Astoria Studios.
Soundtrack
How Can a Girl Say No?
Sung by Anna Chang
Open Up Those Eyes
Music by Johnny Green
Lyrics by Edward Heyman
Sung by Joe Wong and Pickard's Chinese Syncopaters
References
- Bonet Mojica, Lluis (2004). "Cary Grant". pp. 307–308.
- Bonet Mojica, Lluis (2004). Cary Grant. p. 37.
External links
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