Bird of paradise is based on a 1912 play and the story of the beautiful native girl being sacrificed to a volcano is probably familiar to most moviegoers, but it was done here first and it showcases its beautiful stars, dolores del rio and joel mccrea. Delmer daves, delmer daves, delmer daves, louis jourdan, debra paget, jeff chandler. December 15, 1918 june 17, 1961 was an american actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing cochise in broken arrow 1950, for which he was oscar nominated. Debra paget is so sweet and sweet and sweet in her performance of kalua. Jeff chandler is an american actor, singer, and film producer.
Pagets sister teala loring got her movie breaks in the 1940s, lisa gaye was a film and tv star in the 50s and 60s, and even brother. He was one of universal picturess more popular male stars of the 1950s. Bird of paradise 1951 delmer daves, debra paget, louis jourdan, jeff chandler august 5, 2015 andre laurence accompanies his college roommate, tenga, back to tengas polynesian island home. Bird of paradise 1951 delmer daves, debra paget, louis jourdan, jeff chandler august 5, 2015 andre laurence accompanies his college roommate, tenga, back to. There, andre assumes the native life and, after many trials with the native customs and their suspicions, marries his friends sister, kalua. I have told my children about this warm springs and would like to share the beauty with them. Read the bird of paradise plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at movies. Sign of the pagan ludmilla tcherina jeff chandler rita gam 1954 movie poster masterprint sign of the pagan canvas art. Embossed screen service stamp on lower right corner. This movie had memorable moments for a movie of its time. Acclaimed director king vidor, an exotic dolores del rio and a young and vibrant joel mccrea created a film that must have been shocking for its day.
Folks, shooting a locationbased movie in 1951 with a technicolor 3strip. He is best remembered for playing the role of the legendary native american apache chief cochise in broken arrow 1950, and for being one of universal internationals most popular male stars of the decade, with his sex appeal, prematurely gray hair, and ruggedly handsome tanned features. A more conservative and far less costly version of bird of paradise was filmed in 1952, with jeff chandler and debra paget. He then appeared in a western titled the great sioux uprising. An acting career was always in the cards for debra paget nee debralee griffin and her siblings, coming from a show biz family and being the offspring of a stage mother anxious to get her kids into the movies. In the year 1951, he played a polynesian leader in bird of paradise and a boxer in iron man. Bird of paradise is a film directed by delmer daves with debra paget, louis jourdan, jeff chandler, everett sloane, year. I already had a crush on debra paget from having seen her as morning star in broken arrow. When viewed side by side with the 1930s version, the 1951 edition wins. The film was made before the production code was strictly enforced, so brief nudity in american movies was not unknown. Like stewart grangers king solomons mines 1950, bird of paradise 1951 was shot on 35mm kodachrome commercial film stock. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of bird of paradise with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Bird of paradise is a 1951 drama film directed by delmer daves. Nov 02, 2016 princess tunisia and tamerlane 1951 adventure maureen ohara jeff chandler dewey martin tsafilm.
Kodachrome is the only color reversal stock that retained silver in. The players including debra paget, jeff chandler and louis jourdan handle their roles. Bird of paradise 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Once hes arrived in the tropical paradise, andre falls in love with chandlers nubile. Princess tunisia and tamerlane 1951 adventure maureen ohara jeff chandler dewey martin tsafilm.
Combined shipping for items won in the same weekan original gelatin silver photograph on fiber papernot the resin paper found in recent prints not a copy, not a reprintguaranteedexcellent condition. Every movie getting early digital releases due to coronavirus. Jourdan and paget are not a great deal better, but they do have a certain amount of chemistry. Bird of paradise is a 1951 american color drama film produced and directed by delmer daves and starring debra paget, louis jourdan, and jeff chandler. I was also a bit enamoured with her sister, lisa gaye as collette dubois on the bob commings show. By 1951, there was no reason to remake bird of paradise, a dated property that was incredibly clicheridden. Complete with the wide eyed naive native girl, the handsome white outsider, the scary, scary shaman stalking both in a beautiful and lush island setting it was beautiful technicolor. Just remember the final scene when her lover louis jourdan is leaving the island after the volcano eruption, and he is thinking and remembering her,and the spectator can see that beautiful.
Paradise until she jumps into a volcano and snuffs it tropical extravaganza. His former lover esther williams, in her tellall 1999 autobiography, put chandler back in the headlines after asserting that he was a crossdresser. Jeff chandler biography facts, childhood, family life. Jeff chandler biography,death,wife,children,acting career. Bird of paradise 1951 polynesians must quiet a volcano after their princess debra paget marries a frenchman louis jourdan visiting her brother jeff chandler. Bird of paradise 1951 tenga two flags west 1950 major henry kenniston. When i first saw bird of paradise, i was an adolescent and i saw it on television as a notsorecent movie. He played a polynesian leader in bird of paradise and a boxer in iron man in 1951. Bird of paradise 1951 debra paget jeff chandler louis jourdan. Jun 05, 2016 a stranger in my arms 1959 chris johnson. This second version stars louis jourdan as french sailor of fortune andre lawrence, who joins his. Bird of paradise by delmer daves delmer daves, louis. I had read what was on the internet movie database years ago, and there wasnt that much. Orson welles said del rio represented the highest erotic ideal with her performance in the film.
After initial resistance, the heroine nobly resigns herself to her fate, realizing that there is no place for her in her white lovers civilization. Kodachrome is the only color reversal stock that retained silver in the blacks. Jeff chandler, who plays miss pagets brother, comes in handily here. Bird of paradise 1951 trailers and clips moviefone. Bird of paradise 1951 debra paget jeff chandler louis jourdan by classicmovieshop. Bird of paradise is a movie that stays in your mind after you see it for its fascinating story,natural sceneries and acting. I was also a bit enamoured with her sister, lisa gaye. The film was directed by delmer daves and starred debra paget. Chandler then signed a new contract with universal in 1952.
Jeff chandler full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Andre laurence jourdan takes a trip to a polynesian island with his college roommate tenga chandler. Usa a frenchman comes to a polynesian island with a returning native and decides to stay there when he falls in love with the chiefs daughter. Having inherited the warhorse stage piece bird of paradise from his predecessor william lebaron, rko radio production chief david o. Bird of paradise by king vidor dolores del rio, joel. This film in color was loaded with local extras and a movie that did a better than average presentation of native culture. Bird of paradise created a scandal after its release owing to a scene featuring dolores del rio swimming naked.
Selznick opted to do the property up brown, hoping to transform. Jeff chandler new poster movie poster art classic movie posters classic movies english posters cinema about time movie film movie. Richard walton tullys warhorse theatrical drama bird of paradise was filmed. Princess tunisia and tamerlane 1951 adventure maureen ohara. I absolutely love this movie from when i was younger. Bird of paradise 1951 8x10 color tinted still photo jeff. Debra paget, and jeff chandler are all easy on the eyes. The screenplay was also written by daves and was based on the play by richard walton tully. This is one of my 2 best films ever, bird of paradise version 1951 the seconf is muntiny on the bounty with marlon brando. Bird of paradise, portrayal in technicolor of south sea island customs, at roxy. Jun 17, 2012 this information about the handsome actor of the 1950s, jeff chandler, is some i just happened on accidentally. Bird of paradise 1951 trailers and clips polynesians must quiet a volcano after their princess debra paget marries a frenchman louis jourdan visiting her brother jeff chandler. Jeff chandler western movies to watch free westerns theater.
Princess tunisia and tamerlane 1951 adventure maureen o. Back at universalinternational, it was a return to. Bird of paradise 1951 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. I would like to request that this film be considered to be released again. Bird of paradise by king vidor dolores del rio, joel mccrea. I recently watched the 1951 version of bird of paradise on cable tv and enjoyed it once again. Bird of paradise 1951 cast and crew polynesians must quiet a volcano after their princess debra paget marries a frenchman louis jourdan visiting her brother jeff chandler. Debra paget louis jourdan jeff chandler everett sloane maurice schwartz jack. I saw this wonderful movie, when i was a child, and i loved it please show this movie again. Movie photoi moviemovie theatertheatrejack elamjeff chandlerenglish posterscinemaclassic movies.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for bird of paradise 1951 delmer daves on allmovie allmovie. Bird of paradise 1951 film wikipedia movie posters. Jeff chandler, is some i just happened on accidentally. Jeff then made a war movie titled red ball express. Quotes to columnist sheilah graham about his role in jeanne eagels 1957 i thought that for once i could keep my shirt on and not have to shave my chest. Folks, shooting a locationbased movie in 1951 with a technicolor 3strip camera was not viable. What does make paradise worth a viewing is the glowing. Louis jourdan, jeff chandler, everett sloane, maurice schwartz, jack elam. I went into this movie expecting your standard european boy meets smoking. He assumes the native life and marries his friends sister, kalua. 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. Yet paradise returned nonetheless, written, produced, and helmed by delmer daves, who clearly must have been fascinated by something in the material.
To better appreciate bird of paradise, you need to step back into time and try to appreciate the world of films 80 years ago. Jeff chandler was an american actor, singer, and film producer. Bird of paradise 1951 film wikipedia birds of paradise, jeff. Jeff chandler list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Unforgettable kalua, starred debra paget from bird of. Bird of paradise 1951 andre laurence accompanies his college roommate, tenga, back to tengas polynesian island home. Richard walton tullys warhorse theatrical drama bird of paradise was filmed twice in hollywood. With debra paget, louis jourdan, jeff chandler, everett sloane. Bird of paradise is the only film i know of that features the warm springs of kapoho.
Had concurrent success as a recording artist, wrote music, played violin, and owned chandler music, a publishing company. Bird of paradise 1951 delmer daves, debra paget, louis. Jeff chandler in bird of paradise 1951 debra paget in bird of paradise 1951 jeff. His other credits include sword in the desert 1948, deported 1950, female on the beach 1955 and away all. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him. Having inherited the warhorse stage piece bird of paradise from his predecessor.
Jeff chandler as tenga film title bird of paradise directed by delmer daves film company 20th century fox 14 march 1951. Chandler then made a war movie titled red ball express. Debra paget top 25 highest rated movies by top 10 charts. Meet danny wilson jeff chandler nightclub patron cameo appearance. Bird of paradise 1951 article 2470 by dave sindelar viewing date. Please read this this is the second of two clips from the 1951 version of bird of paradise. This second version stars louis jourdan as french sailor of fortune andre lawrence, who joins his polynesian friend, tenga jeff chandler, on a visit to the south seas. Just remember the final scene when her lover louis jourdan is leaving the island after the volcano eruption, and he is thinking and remembering her,and the spectator can see that beautiful sweet.
This should be the version available to the public. Bird of paradise louis jourdan debra paget jeff chandler 1951 polynesians must quiet a volcano after their princess debra paget marries a frenchman louis jourdan visiting her brother jeff chandler. Jeff chandler december 15, 1918 june 17, 1961 was an american film actor and singer in the 1950s, best remembered for playing cochise in broken arrow 1950, and for being one of universal internationals most popular male stars of the decade. Find movie and film cast and crew information for bird of paradise.
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