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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ron ormond
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
fabrizio de angelis
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
norman z mcleod
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
melville w brown
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
carlo vanzina
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
william nigh
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
ralph brooke
Great chemistry between the leads.
josh binney
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
jean negulesco
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
alfonso brescia
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
sung ting-mei
Weak character development left me uninterested.
mario caiano
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
lynn shores
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
kuang hui
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
stuart heisler
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
garson kanin
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
daniel petrie
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
joseph santley
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
robert e pearson
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
robert c hughes
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.