Adventures In Paradise S01E28 The Death Divers...with Gena Rowlands

1.28 [--] Adventures in Paradise: THE DEATH-DIVERS

25Apr60

directed by Felix Feist
story by Arnold Belgard
teleplay by Marion Parsonnet

Gena Rowlands, Dr. Abigail Bren,
Chana Eden, Luana,
Hari Rhodes, Ombomb,
Jeff Stone, Dr. Drury,

Synopsis:
The death divers are boys of the Nambu tribe who hurtle from the tops of tall trees as a test of manhood. Interested in these tribal rites, ethnologist Abigail Bren hires the Tiki for a sail to Pentecost Island. [RF]

Episode Information from:
ctva.biz/US/Adventure/AdventuresInParadise.htm



Series Premise:
Adventures in Paradise is an American television series created by James Michener which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962, starring Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. The plots deal with the romantic and detective adventures of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, features George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson.

From: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventures_in_Paradise_(TV_series)