This version is a beloved poem written by in 1934, later set to the "Finlandia" melody composed by Jean Sibelius .

Chaplin wrote the song as a throwback to the 1930s shipboard romances. He was so determined to have Al Jolson sing it that he only believed Jolson had passed away (years earlier in 1950) after being shown a photo of his headstone.

Written by cinema legend for his film A Countess from Hong Kong , this version became an international success.

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This version is a beloved poem written by in 1934, later set to the "Finlandia" melody composed by Jean Sibelius .

Written by cinema legend for his film A Countess from Hong Kong , this version became an international success.

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