Stolen Paradise
“A Story of Adolescence”
Synopsis
Robert Gordon, a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood. He is taken to live with his father in his palatial Florida home. There he falls in love with his step-sister, Patricia Morrow, ten years his senior. He runs away and joins the R.A.F. Shot down in battle, he is rescued and taken to a monastery where he renounces the world to study for the priesthood.
Top Cast
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Leon Janney
Richard 'Dick' Gordon
Eleanor Hunt
Patricia Morrow
Esther Muir
Mrs. Ellen Gordon
Wilma Francis
Jerry Dean
Doris Blaine
Mary Hodge
Herbert Fisher
Father O'Malley
Roy Tracy
Tom Trowbridge
Fred Nielsey
Robert Gordon - Richard's Father
Mamie Smith
Martha
Charles Shaw
Larry Hodge
Billy Vines
Salesman on Train
Gilda Lynch
Janet
Edna Mae Harris
Maid
Augustus Smith
Dixon
George Williams
Train Porter
George Cathrey
Flight Officer
James Ford
Flying Instructor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl, Robert Spafford
- Original Title
- Stolen Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- George A. Hirliman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Arthur Hoerl, Robert Spafford, Lawrence Meade
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
Robert Spafford
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stolen Paradise
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What is Stolen Paradise about?
Robert Gordon, a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood. He is taken to live with his father in his palatial Florida home. There he falls in love with his step-sister, Patricia Morrow, ten years his senior. He runs away and joins the R.A.F. Shot down in battle, he is rescued and taken to a monastery where he renounces the world to study for the priesthood.
Who directed Stolen Paradise?
Stolen Paradise was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in Stolen Paradise?
The principal cast of Stolen Paradise includes Leon Janney, Eleanor Hunt, Esther Muir, Wilma Francis, Doris Blaine.
When was Stolen Paradise released and how long is it?
Stolen Paradise was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stolen Paradise?
Stolen Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).