Paradise Island (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1930, Paradise Island is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Bert Glennon, running about 68 minutes. “ACTION!...ROMANCE!...ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The south sea island Tonga is full of plantations and scoundrels. Ellen Bradford arrives expecting marriage to respectable and successful plantation owner only to find he is a drunk and gambler. Being the only white woman she is the desire of scoundrels and cut-throats.
Who’s in it. Paradise Island stars Kenneth Harlan as Jim Thorne, Marceline Day as Ellen Bradford, Tom Santschi as Dutch Mike Lutze and Paul Hurst as Beauty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Paradise Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise Island (1930)?
- In US, Paradise Island is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paradise Island worth watching?
- Paradise Island holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise Island?
- Paradise Island stars Kenneth Harlan, Marceline Day, Tom Santschi, Paul Hurst and Betty Boyd.
- When was Paradise Island released?
- Paradise Island was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.