
30 Jul 1931

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.
Adaptation of Joseph Conrad novel about lust and violence on a South Seas Island.
Axel Heyst
Alma
August Schomberg
Ricardo
Mr. Jones
Pedro
Undetermined Role
Undetermined Role
Capt. Davidson
Orchestra Member speaking to Alma
Mrs. Schomberg
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