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Bird of Paradise

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bird of Paradise
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1932-08-12
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Rating: 4.98/10 (25 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $753,000
  • Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4492
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dolores del Río

Dolores del Río

as Luana

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

as Johnny Baker

John Halliday

John Halliday

as Mac

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

as Chester

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

as Hector

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

as Thornton

Wade Boteler

Wade Boteler

as Capitaine Johnson

Arnold Gray

Arnold Gray

as Walker

Reginald Simpson

Reginald Simpson

as O'Fallon

Napoleon Pukui

Napoleon Pukui

as The King

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External Links

Keywords

exotic islandvolcanolovepre-code

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bird of Paradise?

Bird of Paradise is a Adventure, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1932-08-12.

Who are the main actors in Bird of Paradise?

The main cast includes Dolores del Río, Joel McCrea, John Halliday, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Bert Roach, .

Where can I watch Bird of Paradise online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bird of Paradise is available.

Is Bird of Paradise based on a true story?

A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.

What is the IMDb rating of Bird of Paradise?

Bird of Paradise has an IMDb rating of 4.98/10 based on 25 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bird of Paradise?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $753,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bird of Paradise?

The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bird of Paradise filmed?

Bird of Paradise was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bird of Paradise?

The total runtime of Bird of Paradise is 80 minutes.

Is Bird of Paradise suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bird of Paradise?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bird of Paradise.

Does Bird of Paradise have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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