Bird of Paradise

(1932)Directed by King Vidor80 minAdventure, Drama, Romance
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.

Joel McCreaas Johnny Baker
Bert Roachas Hector
Lon Chaney Jr.as Thornton
Wade Boteleras Capitaine Johnson
Arnold Grayas Walker
Reginald Simpsonas O'Fallon
Napoleon Pukuias The King
ABAgostino Borgatoas Medicine Man
Sofia Ortegaas Mahumahu