Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise

Information

Release DateAugust 12, 1932
Runtime1h 20m
StatusReleased
Revenue$753K
ProductionRKO Radio Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
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Bird of Paradise

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

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

King Vidor
King Vidor

Featured Cast

Dolores del Río

Dolores del Río

Luana

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

Johnny Baker

John Halliday

John Halliday

Mac

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Chester

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Hector

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