Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

"A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals."
  • 1932
  • 1 hr 19 min
  •  4.796  (27)
  •   Released

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.

Bird of Paradise
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.
  • Release Date
    1932
  • Runtime
    1 hr 19 min
  • Language
    en
  • Rating
    4.796  (27)