My thoughts on this movie.
Both Ramon Novarro and Joan Crawford are on display in full wonderful charm in this movie. Each is gorgeous, their performances appealing and engaging, and it's easy to see why each was such a justifiably huge star (particularly evident regarding Novarro here; Joan hadn't yet quite peaked, though it's readily apparent she had something special about her).
Although Miss Crawford is the movie's female lead, it's Mr. Novarro who is undeniably the movie's true star. His abundant talents - and let's not fail to also mention his captivating matinee idol looks - are very handsomely showcased. Mr. Novarro expertly commands every scene that he's in - which is MOST of the movie's scenes.
Ernest Torrence, in the major role of Mark, is also terrific in this film.
While this movie is no masterpiece, it's an hour and a half well spent. There's much to either like or love in it. "Across to Singapore" is both entertaining and compelling.