United States / Aug 12, 1932 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Arnold Gray | Walker |
| Reginald Simpson | O'Fallon |
| Napoleon Pukui | The King |
| Agostino Borgato | Medicine Man |
| Sofia Ortega | Mahumahu |
Genres
AdventureDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Bird of Paradise |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 12 agosto 1932 |
| Executive producer | David O. Selznick |
| Production | King Vidor |
| Writer | Wells Root, Wanda Tuchock, Leonard Praskins, Richard Walton Tully |
| Editing | Archie Marshek |
| Cinematography | Edward Cronjager, Clyde De Vinna, Lucien N. Andriot, Eddie Pyle |
| Assistant directors | H. Bruce Humberstone, King Vidor |
| Camera operators | Eddie Pyle, Edward Cronjager, Clyde De Vinna, Lucien N. Andriot |
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| Additional photography | Edward Cronjager, Clyde De Vinna, Lucien N. Andriot, Eddie Pyle |
| Production design | Carroll Clark |
| Art direction | Carroll Clark |
| Set decoration | Carroll Clark |
| Special effects | Llyod Knechtel |
| Music | Max Steiner, Clem Portman |
| Sound | Max Steiner, Clem Portman |
| Revenue | 753.000 € |
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