Road to Singapore
Seen it?1940 | 85 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Two playboys try to forget previous romances in Singapore – until they meet a beautiful dancer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
- Bing CrosbyJosh Mallon
- Dorothy LamourMima
- Bob HopeAce Lannigan
- Charles CoburnJoshua Mallon IV
- Judith BarrettGloria Wycott
- Anthony QuinnCaesar
- Jerry ColonnaAchilles Bombanassa
- Elvia AllmanHomely Girl (uncredited)
- Johnny ArthurTimothy Willow (uncredited)
- Bobby BarberMan Hit with Soap Suds (uncredited)