The Dangerous Paradise (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, The Dangerous Paradise is a comedy film directed by William P.S. Earle, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. To avoid marrying the elderly suitor her aunt has chosen for her, young socialite Ivis Van Astor decides to hire Horatio Worthington to pose as her husband. She hopes that as a "married woman" she will pique the romantic interest of Norman Kent, who perceives her as a sweet young thing. Ivis and her hired husband go to Newport, where she begins to flirt with Norman, who discovers her ruse and decides to teach her a lesson. He stages a duel over Ivis with Horatio and pretends to die. Once Ivis is properly chagrined, Norman "recovers," Ivis' aunt falls in love with Horatio, and all ends happily.
Who’s in it. The Dangerous Paradise stars Louise Huff as Ivis Van Astor, Harry Benham as Norman Kent, Ida Darling as Mrs. Forrester and John Raymond as Roland Sweet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dangerous Paradise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dangerous Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dangerous Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dangerous Paradise (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dangerous Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dangerous Paradise worth watching?
- The Dangerous Paradise holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dangerous Paradise?
- The Dangerous Paradise stars Louise Huff, Harry Benham, Ida Darling, John Raymond and Nora Reed.
- When was The Dangerous Paradise released?
- The Dangerous Paradise was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.