Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Dolores Del Rio, Joel McCrea
Original language
English
Production companies
RKO Pictures
Setting
Insular Oceania
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Bird of Paradise | English |
| Alternate title | L'Oiseau du paradis |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | King Vidor |
| Cast | Dolores Del Rio, Joel McCrea |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
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