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Tabu : a story of the South Seas /

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Set in the South Seas land of Bora Bora, a maiden is chosen to be the new sacred maiden of all the islands. For the young man who loves her, this is a sad moment as she is forever tabu and must remain untouched by any man.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Paramount Publix Corporation, Milestone Film & Video
Other Authors: Reri, Matahi, Murnau, F. W. (Friedrich Wilhelm), 1888-1931, Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951, Crosby, Floyd, 1899-1985
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Language Notes:Silent film with music and English intertitles.
Published: New York, NY : Milestone Film and Video, [1992]
Series:Age of exploration.
Subjects:
Silent films.
Motion pictures, American.
Feature films.
Description
Summary:Set in the South Seas land of Bora Bora, a maiden is chosen to be the new sacred maiden of all the islands. For the young man who loves her, this is a sad moment as she is forever tabu and must remain untouched by any man.
Item Description:Videocassette release of the 1931 motion picture.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (82 min.) : silent, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Awards:Academy Awards, 1931: Best Cinematography (Floyd Crosby)
Production Credits:Photography, Floyd Crosby ; music, Hugo Riesenfeld.