Night in Paradise (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1946, Night in Paradise is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 84 minutes. “IN TECHNICOLOR - The temptatious tale of a queen who would rather romance than reign!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aesop (Turhan Bey) of fable fame poses as an old man and woos away a princess (Merle Oberon) who wants a king (Thomas Gomez) for his gold.
Who’s in it. Night in Paradise stars Merle Oberon as Delarai, Turhan Bey as Aesop, Thomas Gomez as King Croesus and Gale Sondergaard as Attosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Night in Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night in Paradise (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night in Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night in Paradise worth watching?
- Night in Paradise holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night in Paradise?
- Night in Paradise stars Merle Oberon, Turhan Bey, Thomas Gomez, Gale Sondergaard and Ray Collins.
- When was Night in Paradise released?
- Night in Paradise was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.