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Road to Singapore (1940)
Runtime: 86 mins
Synopsis: The first of the Hope and Crosby "Road Movies." Josh Mallon and his best buddy Ace Lannigan are avowed playboys. They won't even consider getting married. But Josh's shipping magnate father is tired of his prodigal son's whimsical ways. So he forces him to settle down and get a job. Rebellious... The first of the Hope and Crosby "Road Movies." Josh Mallon and his best buddy Ace Lannigan are avowed playboys. They won't even consider getting married. But Josh's shipping magnate father is tired of his prodigal son's whimsical ways. So he forces him to settle down and get a job. Rebellious to the bone, Josh puts and end to those plans when -- on the eve of his big engagement party -- he and Ace set sail for Singapore. They accidentally wind up in Kaigoon instead but these free-spirited bachelors couldn't care less. Unfettered by money or responsibility, they're as happy as can be. Their trouble begins when they both fall in love with the same lovely native lass. [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Charles Coburn, Judith Barrett
DVD Info
Release:
May 3, 2002
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Full Frame
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Mono - English
- Dolby Digital Mono - French
- Dolby Digital Mono - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
- Additional Audio Material - 1. Radio Broadcast Shows
Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Photos
Reviews
The Road picture that started it all isn't the funniest, but Hope and Crosby are still fun to watch.
The first 'Road' picture has its undeniable charms, but isn't as wild as the later entries.


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