Bird of Paradise
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.
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Bird of Paradise
- Overview
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- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 12, 1932
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
User Score
50%
Original Title
Bird of Paradise
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Director
King Vidor
Revenue
$753,000
Description
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.
