
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas(1931)
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.


“All you will ever know of love, beauty and rare adventure!”
Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.

Debra Paget
Kalua

Louis Jourdan
Andre Laurence

Jeff Chandler
Tenga

Everett Sloane
The Akua

Maurice Schwartz
The Kahuna

Jack Elam
The Trader
Prince Leilani
Chief (as Prince Lei Lani)

Otto Waldis
Skipper
Alfred Zeisler
Van Hook
Bird of Paradise is a drama, romance, adventure film released in 1951 exploring themes of exotic island, volcano, polynesian. Directed by Delmer Daves, it stars Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, Jeff Chandler. Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
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