Black Paradise
Synopsis
In San Francisco, Sylvia Douglas and her fiancée, James Callahan, a reformed crook, make their getaway after Jim, disgusted with his inability to find a job, un-reforms and steals a diamond necklace. Graham, a detective, gives chase to a desolate island in the South Pacific where a rum-running gangster, Murdock, holds him captive. Callahan becomes infatuated with a native girl, Leona, and Sylvia turns to Graham for protection against the offensive Murdock. A volcano eruption causes problems for all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rigby
- Original Title
- Black Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Gordon Rigby
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
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 Black Paradise
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What is Black Paradise about?
In San Francisco, Sylvia Douglas and her fiancée, James Callahan, a reformed crook, make their getaway after Jim, disgusted with his inability to find a job, un-reforms and steals a diamond necklace. Graham, a detective, gives chase to a desolate island in the South Pacific where a rum-running gangster, Murdock, holds him captive. Callahan becomes infatuated with a native girl, Leona, and Sylvia turns to Graham for protection against the offensive Murdock. A volcano eruption causes problems for all.
Who directed Black Paradise?
Black Paradise was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Black Paradise?
The principal cast of Black Paradise includes Madge Bellamy, Leslie Fenton, Edmund Lowe, Marcella Daly, Harvey Clark.
When was Black Paradise released and how long is it?
Black Paradise was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Paradise?
Black Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).