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Bird of Paradise

NR1h 20m1932King Vidor
IMDb: 6.0/10Rotten: 50%
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"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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What is Bird of Paradise (1932) about?

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…

Who stars in Bird of Paradise?

Bird of Paradise stars Dolores del Río (Luana), Joel McCrea (Johnny Baker), John Halliday (Mac), Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher (Chester), Bert Roach (Hector). The film was directed by King Vidor.

How long is Bird of Paradise?

Bird of Paradise has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1932. It is rated NR.

Is Bird of Paradise worth watching?

Bird of Paradise holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Bird of Paradise?

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