Bird of Paradise
(1932-08-12)
1932-08-12 • AdventureDrama • 1h 20m
Bird of Paradise (1932-08-12)
1932-08-12 • AdventureDramaRomance • 1h 20m
A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.
Overview
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.
A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.
Overview
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.
