Bird of Paradise

1932 1h 20m ★5.1

Bird of Paradise

“A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.”

When a young South Seas sailor falls overboard, the beautiful daughter of a Polynesian king dives in and saves his life. Thus begins the romance of Johnny and Luana. Though Luana is promised to another man, Johnny whisks her away, and for a brief time the lovers live very happily together. But, when a local volcano threatens their lives, Luana knows that she must sacrifice herself to the volcanic gods in order to save her island.

Release Date August 12, 1932
Runtime 1h 20m
Language English
Director King Vidor
Category Adventure, Drama, Romance
Rating 5.1 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1932
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