Bird of Paradise

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 12, 1932

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast

Reginald Simpson,Napoleon Pukui,John Halliday,Joel McCrea,Arnold Gray,Sofia Ortega,Lon Chaney Jr.,Bert Roach,Agostino Borgato,Dolores del Ríoand 2 more

Director

King Vidor

Writer

Leonard Praskins,Wanda Tuchock,Richard Walton Tully,Wells Root

Producer

David O. Selznick,King Vidor

Cinematography

Lucien N. Andriot,Edward Cronjager,Clyde De Vinna

Music

Max Steiner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$753,000

IMDb

tt0022689