Re-introducing the magnificent "Bird of Paradise" (1951). Debra Paget is Kalua. Louis Jourdan is Andre. Jeff Chandler is Tenga. Also appearing (but not in these clips): Everett Sloane as a beachcomber. "Bird of Paradise" is one of the finest exotic dramas ever made. Screenplay, casting, direction, acting, location-shooting (Hawaii), special effects: all superlative. The film presents a romance that asserts itself and endures in spite of superstition and often-difficult-to-bridge cultural differences. Joy in life and joy in love are stressed. In such a positive context, a tragic ending of great dramatic power is unimportant. It is the living and loving (and the memories thereof) that count while they last. Side-note for the statistical: Debra Paget was Elvis Presley's first leading lady in films, co-starring with him in "Love Me Tender" (1956). I think "Love Me Tender" is a more fitting title for "Bird of Paradise." Unlike the Elvis movie, "Bird" features some of the sweetest and most tender love scenes EVER filmed. This YouTube video is my final and ultimate tribute to actress Debra Paget. I encourage you to check out my other six Debra Paget videos, all courtesy of your most inspiring host, YouTube. Song excerpts credited, with pride, to: Ralph Carmichael (Nat King Cole), Les Baxter, Doris Day, The Chordettes, Les Paul/Mary Ford, Richard Rodgers, Colm Wilkinson, Jerome Moross, Arthur Lyman, and Metallica. Comments or questions are sincerely welcome; however, lewd or disparaging remarks will be tomahawked without mercy. If it hasn't occurred by the time you read this: would you like to see "Bird of Paradise" (1951) restored and released on DVD? Please petition the studio! E-mail Address: foxmovies@fox.com Paper Mail Address: 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME VIDEO P.O. BOX 900 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90213-0900 Thank you.
Re-introducing the magnificent "Bird of Paradise" (1951). Debra Paget is Kalua. Louis Jourdan is An...
