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Release Year1932
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, Romance
Votes28
DirectorKing Vidor
WritersWells Root, Wanda Tuchock, Leonard Praskins
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBird of Paradise
About 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.
Directed by King Vidor, Bird of Paradise leans on a strong ensemble — Dolores del Río, Joel McCrea, John Halliday — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1932.
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