Sunday, 23 August 2026

Tralfaz Sunday Theatre: The Islands of South China & Java Seas

Here’s a promotional film from the 1980s that entices viewers to visit Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong by ship.

A Royal Cruise Lines ship, that is. After all, the company paid for the movie.

The scenery would look great if the resolution on the film was higher. However, I’m posting it solely for the narration. I suspect you’ll recognize the voice instantly.

It’s a shame he didn’t read the copy as Boris Badenov.

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4 comments:

  1. Hans Christian Brando24 August 2026 at 07:31

    Distinctive voices like that literally come once in a lifetime.

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  2. Anonymous24 August 2026 at 13:04

    Or Peter Lorre.

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  3. Anonymous25 August 2026 at 12:22

    I wonder what Frees’ voice would’ve sounded like on modern/digital equipment had he lived long enough to see the 2000s. When you hear him, it’s usually through film or radio. Really makes him seem like a guy lost to time.

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