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Bird of Paradise

A beautiful princess torn between her duty to her kingdom and her all-consuming love for a charming French nobleman.

André Laurence, a college roommate, travels to his friend Tenga's Polynesian island home, where he immerses himself in the native culture. Despite initial struggles, he marries Tenga's sister Kalua, but their union remains childless. However, their happiness is short-lived as a volcanic eruption occurs, and the island's holy man demands Kalua's sacrifice to appease the volcano.

Info about Bird of Paradise

Studio(s): 20th Century Fox

Originally Released: United States, Mar 14, 1951

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Drama, Romance