Bird of Paradise (1932)
Description: 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.
Director: King Vidor
Producer: king vidor
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 395 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:35:42
Genre:
Adventure
Drama
Romance
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kan ping yu
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
maurizio lucidi
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
william nigh
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
jean negulesco
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
hou cheng
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
ivan hall
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
arch hall sr
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
john evans
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
john h auer
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ben f wilson
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
alex nicol
I found it difficult to stay invested.
f lyle goldman
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
joy n houck jr
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
rowland v lee
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
edward f cline
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
crane wilbur
Weak character development left me uninterested.
william clemens
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
charles vidor
Excellent performances all around.
lau shing-hon
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
garson kanin
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.