In Southern Seas - Pacific Islands Of Romance (1932)

Introductory intertitle reads: “Seventeen degrees below the Equator lies the beautiful Paradise of Tahiti and Moorea, with numerous other coral-reefed islets.“ Scenic shot of a pacific island shoreline, mountains in the background and palm trees lining the beach - shot from a ship at sea. Shot of the seascape then local people paddling in shallow sea close to shore - probably local fishermen. “Life is easy in these remote island gems.... and the scenery is magnificent, from lagoon to verdant mountain top.“ (shot missing here) Various scenic shots of mountains, a house nestled amongst palm trees, a beach scene. “Tragedy, too, lurks here... only this hulk remains of a French Cruiser caught on the coral barrier.“ Moving shot from a fast boat of a shipwreck which sticks out of the sea. “But, the sunny clime banishes all care in these islands of romance.“ Various shots of local fishermen including nice M/S of a muscular man standing with legs akimbo and arms crossed smoking a cigarette. He wears
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