Road to Singapore

Overview

"The very first of the Hope and Crosby ""Road"" movies, Road to Singapore, comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a still photo gallery, the theatrical trailer, production notes, a sing-along, and a pair of featurettes on Bob Hope. This is a solid presentation of a classic comedy from Universal."

Product Details

Release Date:	03/05/2002
UPC:	0025192123122
Original Release:	1940
Rating:	NR
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[B&W]
Sound:	[monaural, Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	1:26:00

Special Features

Bob Hope and the Road to Success; Entertaining the Troops; "Sweet Potato Piper" singalong; Photograph gallery; Theatrical trailer; Production notes; Cast and filmmakers; DVD-ROM features

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Bing Crosby	Joshua 'Josh' Mallon V
Bob Hope	Ace Lannigan
Dorothy Lamour	Mima
Charles Coburn	Joshua Mallon IV
Anthony Quinn	Caesar
Judith Barrett	Gloria Wycott
Jerry Colonna	Achilles Bombanassa
Johnny Arthur	Timothy Willow
Pierre Watkin	Morgan Wycott
Gaylord 'Steve' Pendleton	Gordon Wycott
Miles Mander	Sir Malcolm Drake
Pedro Regas	Zato
Greta Granstedt	Babe
Edward Gargan	Bill
Don Brodie	Fred
John Kelly	Sailor,Sailor's Wife
Roger Gray	Father
Harry C. Bradley	Secretary
Richard Keene	Cameraman
Gloria Franklin	Ninky Poo
Carmen D'Antonio	Dancing Girl
Monte Blue	High Priest
Cyril Ring	Ship's Officer
Helen Lynd	Society Girl
Paula DeCardo	Native Dancing Girl
Benny Inocencio	Native Boy
Jack Pepper	Columnist
Arthur Q. Bryan	Bartender
Robert Emmett O'Connor	Immigration Officer,Immigration Officer
Belle Mitchell	Shopkeeper
Fred Malatesta	Native Policeman
Robert St. Angelo	Native Policeman
Marguerita Padula	Proprietress
Bobby Barber	Dumb-Looking Little Man
Claire James	Girl at Party
Grace Hayle	Chaperone
Richard Tucker	Ship's Officer
Elvia Allman	Homely Girl
Victor Young	Composer

Technical Credits

Don Hartman

Frank R. Butler

Victor Schertzinger	Director
Harlan Thompson	Producer
Don Hartman	Screenwriter
Frank R. Butler	Screenwriter
Farciot Edouart	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

The famous "Road" series of pictures got off to a nice start with Road to Singapore, a funny and enjoyable debut, even if it lacks the polish and hilarity of some later entries. Chemistry is absolutely essential in this kind of endeavor, and if Bing Crosby and Bob Hope are not quite the well-oiled machine that they will become later, they're still pretty darn good. The camaraderie between the two feels genuine and completely unforced, and there's a palpable affection that is infectious. Dorothy Lamour, the distaff member of the triumvirate, also fits in with admirable ease; she knows how to play up to and with her male co-stars without letting them get the better of her, not an easy feat under the circumstances. Lamour also sounds quite nice on "The Moon and the Willow Tree," her big solo which is not quite as big as it wants to be. In fact, all of the numbers are a little off; there's nothing really wrong with them, but nothing terribly right either. The screenplay is also a bit shaky; the writers were clearly having a bit more difficulty than the stars in finding their way. This Road may have a few extra bumps along the way, but it's still an engaging little trip.