Two aviators crash-land into paradise and each other's arms — but civilization's got OTHER plans.
During the London-Melbourne race, two aviators, one male (Guy,) the other female (Betty), are forced to land on a lost island in Polynesia. They learn to survive in difficult conditions and fall in love. Back in civilization, their union does not prove obvious. Pierre is already married to Ginette, a movie actress, and Betty is engaged to her cousin Edouard. Moreover, Lord Stanton, her rich father, will not hear of a marriage with Guy. Will love ultimately triumph in spite of everything?
Cinematography
Actual Polynesian locations — rare for 1937 studio-era filmmaking.
Acting
Arletty steals every scene as the jealous movie-star wife.
Costume
Ginette's gowns vs. Betty's island degradation — visual storytelling.
Director
Léon Mathot
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arletty was already a major star; this was one of her rare 'other woman' roles rather than the romantic lead.
The London-Melbourne race was a real 1934 aviation event, lending the film documentary cachet for contemporary audiences.
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