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Bird of Paradise (1932)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dolores del RíoDolores del RíoLuana
  • Photo of Joel McCreaJoel McCreaJohnny Baker
  • Photo of John HallidayJohn HallidayMac
  • Photo of Richard 'Skeets' GallagherRichard 'Skeets' GallagherChester
  • Photo of Bert RoachBert RoachHector
  • Photo of Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Thornton
  • Photo of Wade BotelerWade BotelerCapitaine Johnson
  • Photo of Arnold GrayArnold GrayWalker
  • Photo of Reginald SimpsonReginald SimpsonO'Fallon
  • Photo of Napoleon PukuiNapoleon PukuiThe King

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