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.

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Release Date

August 12, 1932

Status

Released

Original Title

Bird of Paradise

Runtime

1h 20min

Budget

Revenue

$753,000

Language

English

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures