Paradise Island (1930)
69 mins | Musical | 7 July 1930
Director:
Bert GlennonWriters:
Monte Katterjohn , M. B. DeeringCinematographer:
Max DupontEditor:
Byron RobinsonProduction Company:
Tiffany Productions, Inc.Richard Thorpe was initially attached to direct this picture, as announced in the 29 January 1930 Variety. Although a 1 February 1930 Motion Picture News item stated that the story was written by A. P. Younger, later sources credited M. B. Deering.
On 21 May 1930, a news item in Exhibitors Daily Review and Motion Pictures Today announced that principal photography had been completed under the direction of Bert Glennon. In addition to filming at Tiffany Productions, Inc.’s studio in Hollywood, CA, some location shooting took place at sea, according to a 31 May 1930 Exhibitors Hearld-World brief. Director of photography Max Dupont captured some scenes aboard a ship by attaching the camera to the ship’s bow, and although a groundswell caused the equipment to be soaked, the film was salvaged.
Paradise Island opened on 7 July 1930 to mixed reception from critics. A review in the 5 July 1930 Motion Picture News deemed the picture “average” but stated that “characters bursting into song at unexpected moments add a certain element of surprise.”
This film is extant and widely available. ...
Richard Thorpe was initially attached to direct this picture, as announced in the 29 January 1930 Variety. Although a 1 February 1930 Motion Picture News item stated that the story was written by A. P. Younger, later sources credited M. B. Deering.
On 21 May 1930, a news item in Exhibitors Daily Review and Motion Pictures Today announced that principal photography had been completed under the direction of Bert Glennon. In addition to filming at Tiffany Productions, Inc.’s studio in Hollywood, CA, some location shooting took place at sea, according to a 31 May 1930 Exhibitors Hearld-World brief. Director of photography Max Dupont captured some scenes aboard a ship by attaching the camera to the ship’s bow, and although a groundswell caused the equipment to be soaked, the film was salvaged.
Paradise Island opened on 7 July 1930 to mixed reception from critics. A review in the 5 July 1930 Motion Picture News deemed the picture “average” but stated that “characters bursting into song at unexpected moments add a certain element of surprise.”
This film is extant and widely available.
Ellen Bradford arrives on a South Sea island to marry Roy Armstrong but finds that he has gone heavily into debt through gambling with Lutze, owner of the local saloon and gambling hall. Realizing her predicament, Lutze helps her, hoping she will eventually fall in love with him; but Thorne and Beauty, two carefree sailors, make an appearance and win back Armstrong's notes from Lutze. Thorne captures the affections of ...
Ellen Bradford arrives on a South Sea island to marry Roy Armstrong but finds that he has gone heavily into debt through gambling with Lutze, owner of the local saloon and gambling hall. Realizing her predicament, Lutze helps her, hoping she will eventually fall in love with him; but Thorne and Beauty, two carefree sailors, make an appearance and win back Armstrong's notes from Lutze. Thorne captures the affections of Ellen.
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