Bird of Paradise
“A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.”
AdventureDramaRomance
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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An intoxicating, lushly filmed pre-code melodrama. It's a heady mix of forbidden passion and operatic tragedy set against the backdrop of a volatile, exotic paradise. Expect grand emotions and a truly dramatic sacrifice.
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