Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

polkemax I, too, saw this many years ago. I actually have a few years on you, Yoshiyuki, as I'm 57. I saw it around 1960, maybe a little before. I've been looking for it for YEARS, too, but somewhere along the line I got confused and thought the name was "Isle of Paradise", so thanks to you, I've gotten straight on that! I hope we both have luck in finding it soon. I don't believe I've ever seen the earlier version, from 1932. Another movie I'm looking for is The Crowd Roars, starring Robert Taylor. A bit older movie from the late 1930s. These 2 movies are my favorites from long ago and it would mean SO MUCH to find them. I have such fond memories of both these films.

bill_walaka The movie was actually filmed in a remote spot on a private estate (my family's) on the Island of Hawaii. For verification note that the Chiefess is Violet Nathanial. She was a life long member of Haili Church in Hilo which is near where the film was made. Her daughter, well into her 80's and remembering few things always remembered the only line her mother had in the film: AHHHH.Other members of the cast - local extras - were also from Haili Church and generally from the Brown family (Violet Nathanial was a Brown before she married)The filming location is on a large estate outside of Hilo that remains, more than 50 years later, with the same family and has since been used for one of Hawaii 50 episodes.

banse I recently watched the 1951 version of "Bird Of Paradise" on cable TV and enjoyed it once again. Directed by Delmer Daves this exotic tale of forbidden love has the usual native customs, rituals, an active volcano and even a Kahuna to hold your interest. The players including Debra Paget, Jeff Chandler and Louis Jourdan handle their roles adequately. Highlights include the breathtaking beauty of Debra Paget as the lovely Kalua and the stunning cinematography by Winton Cittoch accented by the original music of Daniele Ampitheatrof. Footnote: Natural beauty Mary Ann Ventura played Chandler's wife in this her only film and the evil Kahuna was played by non-other than Maurice Schwartz.

dimps42 This was a beautifully done picture of Island life, it's superstitions and prejudices. It was mesmerizing and the scenery and music was true to Hawaii. The acting was superb(Jeff Chandler, Louis Jordan, Debra Paget, Jack Elam) all played their roles true to character. This movie has not received the notice and praise it deserves maybe to some it was too pretty or corny. How can that be? The heroine was sacrificed in the end. No fairy tale ending.And the music It was true Hawaiian sounds and hauntingly beautiful. Does anyone else share my opinion on this movie besides my family?