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Bird of Paradise
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Bird of Paradise

1932-08-12 · 80 min · ★ 5.1

Adventure · Drama · Romance

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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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 753,000

Top Cast

Dolores del RíoDolores del RíoLuana
Joel McCreaJoel McCreaJohnny Baker
John HallidayJohn HallidayMac
Richard 'Skeets' GallagherRichard 'Skeets' GallagherChester
Bert RoachBert RoachHector
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Thornton
Wade BotelerWade BotelerCapitaine Johnson
Arnold GrayArnold GrayWalker
Reginald SimpsonReginald SimpsonO'Fallon
Napoleon PukuiThe King
Agostino BorgatoMedicine Man
Sofia OrtegaMahumahu

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