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
Status
Released
Original Title
Bird of Paradise
Runtime
1h 20min
Budget
—
Revenue
$753,000
Language
English