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* TamerAndChaster: The movie has less sexual material than the book that it was based on. This is because of UsefulNotes/TheHaysCode.
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* TamerAndChaster: The Compared to the book, the movie has less sexual material than the book that it was based on. This is because of content due to UsefulNotes/TheHaysCode.
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* DiesDifferentlyInTheAdaptation: In the original novel, Emmeline and Dick (Michael in the film) die after overdosing on exotic "never wake-up" berries. In the film, however, Emmeline and Michael die after succumbing to exposure and hunger.
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* AdaptationalNationality: In the novel, Emmeline and Dick (Michael in the film), are Irish migrants to the United States. In the film, Emmeline and Michael are English people.
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* AnachronismStew: While Australia was already colonized by the British in 1788, it did not become a major geographical attraction until the 1850s Australian gold rush, which began a full decade before the shipwreck takes place.
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* AnachronismStew: While Australia was already colonized by the British in 1788, it did not become a major geographical attraction until the 1850s Australian gold rush, which began a full decade before after the shipwreck takes place.
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* SettingUpdate: A rare inversion of this as the original novel was published and set in then-PresentDay TheEdwardianEra spanning a period of eleven years from 1896 to 1907, but the movie pushes the setting back over 55 years to a period of eleven years from 1841 to 1852.
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* InfantImmortality: Paddy, the child born during the tropical storm, survives while Emmeline and Michael succumb to exposure.
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* SparedByTheAdaptation: In the film, Emmeline and Michael leave the island but succumb to exposure to the ocean, leaving their fate ambiguous. Meanwhile, in the novel, Emmeline, Dick, and Hannah are stranded in a lagoon without oars, with their survival uncertain. The film emphasizes the child's survival, while the novel presents a more dramatic ending, highlighting the characters' precarious situation.
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* PlotTriggeringDeath: Paddy's death leads to Emmeline and Michael being completely alone on the island.
* PrecociousCrush: Emmeline develops a childhood crush on Michael, which evolves into a deeper romantic connection over time.
* PrecociousCrush: Emmeline develops a childhood crush on Michael, which evolves into a deeper romantic connection over time.
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* DeadGuyJunior: Emmeline and Michael name their child Paddy after the kindly old sailor who dies on the island.
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* StarCrossedLovers: Emmeline and Michael face numerous obstacles, including the arrival of the ship and their exposure at sea.
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* UglyGuyHotWife: Michael and Emmeline are depicted as an attractive couple.
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* UnwantedRescue: The British ship that finds Emmeline and Michael may not be seen as a desirable rescue given the uncertainty of their fate.
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* ForgotICouldntSwim: Emmeline and Michael, despite living on an island, do not attempt to leave until later in the film.
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* NeverLearnedToSwim: Emmeline and Michael, despite living on an island, do not attempt to leave until later in the film.
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* AbandonedArea: The lush tropical island where Emmeline and Michael are marooned becomes their home.
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* AfterTheEnd: In 1841, 8-year-old Emmeline Foster and 10-year-old Michael Reynolds, two British children, are the survivors of a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor Paddy Button. Eventually, Paddy dies in a drunken binge, leaving Emmeline and Michael alone. They survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.
* DownerEnding: In 1852, Emmeline is reminded of the outside world and wants to leave the island. She fears for their child if Michael and she should die. Michael gives in to her pleading and they pack a small boat and leave the island. Becalmed in mid-ocean, they succumb to exposure. They are found by a British ship, but the film leaves their fate ambiguous, showing only that Paddy remains alive in the small boat.
* DownerEnding: In 1852, Emmeline is reminded of the outside world and wants to leave the island. She fears for their child if Michael and she should die. Michael gives in to her pleading and they pack a small boat and leave the island. Becalmed in mid-ocean, they succumb to exposure. They are found by a British ship, but the film leaves their fate ambiguous, showing only that Paddy remains alive in the small boat.
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* AfterTheEnd: In 1841, 8-year-old AdventureDuo: Emmeline Foster and 10-year-old Michael Reynolds, Michael, the two British children, are the survivors of a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned embark on a lush tropical island in the company survival adventure together.
* AmbiguousEnding: The fate ofkindly old sailor Paddy Button. Eventually, Paddy dies in a drunken binge, leaving Emmeline and Michael alone. They survive solely is left uncertain as the film only shows their child, Paddy, alive in the small boat.
* BeachKiss: Emmeline and Michael share romantic moments on the island's beaches.
* BountyHunter: Doctor Murdoch attempts to trick Michael into getting him a bounty of pearls.
* ChildProdigy: Despite their young age, Emmeline and Michael show remarkable resourcefulness and survival skills.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Emmeline and Michael grow up on the island and eventually become adults.
* DeadlyDelivery: Carter tries to kidnap Emmeline and escape, leading to the deaths of both Carter and Murdoch.
* DeathByFallingOver: Paddy Button, the kindly old sailor, dies in a drunken binge.
* DeathEqualsRedemption: Paddy's death leaves Emmeline and Michael to fend for themselves, forcing them to mature and survive.
* DesertedIsland: The tropical island becomes the main setting of the film, isolating the characters from civilization.
* DyingDeclarationOfLove: Emmeline and Michael express their love for each other before succumbing to exposure.
* EvilBrit: Doctor Murdoch and James Carter, the British men who arrive on the island, have criminal backgrounds and ulterior motives.
* FisherKing: Michael becomes the primary provider for himself and Emmeline, catching fish to sustain them on the island.
* ForbiddenFruit: Emmeline and Michael explore their budding sexuality and romantic feelings despite societal norms.
* ForgottenFallenFriend: Paddy's death is acknowledged but quickly forgotten as Emmeline and Michael focus on their survival.
* HappilyEverAfter: Michael and Emmeline marry and have a child, Paddy, on the island.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Despite his criminal background, Doctor Murdoch shows a caring side by helping Michael collect pearls.
* InfantImmortality: Paddy, the child born during the tropical storm, survives while Emmeline and Michael succumb to exposure.
* IslandHelpMessage: Emmeline and Michael leave messages on the island to attract potential rescuers.
* LonelyTogether: Emmeline and Michael are the only survivors on the island and rely on each other for companionship and survival.
* LoveAtFirstSight: Emmeline and Michael develop a deep bond and romantic connection from a young age.
* LoveTriangle: Doctor Murdoch's attempts to manipulate Michael and his interest in Emmeline create a triangular dynamic.
* MissingMom: Emmeline worries about the well-being of their child if she and Michael were to die on the island.
* NaiveNewcomer: Doctor Murdoch underestimates Emmeline and Michael's knowledge of the island and its resources.
* NeverLearnedToSwim: Emmeline and Michael, despite living on an island, do not attempt to leave until later in the film.
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: Doctor Murdoch and James Carter kill each other in their conflict, paying the ultimate price.
* {{Robinsonade}}: The film begins with Emmeline and Michael's shipwreck, which leads them to the island.
* StormingTheCastle: Emmeline's desire to leave the island leads her to convince Michael to embark on a risky journey.
* SurvivalMantra: Emmeline and Michael rely on their resourcefulness and adaptability to survive on thebounty of their remote paradise.
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*DownerEnding: In 1852, ThreateningShark: The surrounding lagoon is home to dangerous marine life, including sharks that pose a threat to Emmeline is reminded of the outside world and wants Michael.
* TreasureMap: Murdoch attempts toleave the island. She fears for their child if trick Michael into collecting valuable pearls for him.
* TrueCompanions: Emmeline andshe should die. Michael gives in to her pleading form an unbreakable bond and they pack a small boat and leave the island. Becalmed in mid-ocean, they succumb to exposure. They are found by a British ship, but the film rely on each other for emotional support.
* UncertainDoom: The ambiguous ending leavestheir the audience uncertain about the fate ambiguous, showing only that Paddy remains alive in the small boat.of Emmeline and Michael.
* AmbiguousEnding: The fate of
* BeachKiss: Emmeline and Michael share romantic moments on the island's beaches.
* BountyHunter: Doctor Murdoch attempts to trick Michael into getting him a bounty of pearls.
* ChildProdigy: Despite their young age, Emmeline and Michael show remarkable resourcefulness and survival skills.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Emmeline and Michael grow up on the island and eventually become adults.
* DeadlyDelivery: Carter tries to kidnap Emmeline and escape, leading to the deaths of both Carter and Murdoch.
* DeathByFallingOver: Paddy Button, the kindly old sailor, dies in a drunken binge.
* DeathEqualsRedemption: Paddy's death leaves Emmeline and Michael to fend for themselves, forcing them to mature and survive.
* DesertedIsland: The tropical island becomes the main setting of the film, isolating the characters from civilization.
* DyingDeclarationOfLove: Emmeline and Michael express their love for each other before succumbing to exposure.
* EvilBrit: Doctor Murdoch and James Carter, the British men who arrive on the island, have criminal backgrounds and ulterior motives.
* FisherKing: Michael becomes the primary provider for himself and Emmeline, catching fish to sustain them on the island.
* ForbiddenFruit: Emmeline and Michael explore their budding sexuality and romantic feelings despite societal norms.
* ForgottenFallenFriend: Paddy's death is acknowledged but quickly forgotten as Emmeline and Michael focus on their survival.
* HappilyEverAfter: Michael and Emmeline marry and have a child, Paddy, on the island.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Despite his criminal background, Doctor Murdoch shows a caring side by helping Michael collect pearls.
* InfantImmortality: Paddy, the child born during the tropical storm, survives while Emmeline and Michael succumb to exposure.
* IslandHelpMessage: Emmeline and Michael leave messages on the island to attract potential rescuers.
* LonelyTogether: Emmeline and Michael are the only survivors on the island and rely on each other for companionship and survival.
* LoveAtFirstSight: Emmeline and Michael develop a deep bond and romantic connection from a young age.
* LoveTriangle: Doctor Murdoch's attempts to manipulate Michael and his interest in Emmeline create a triangular dynamic.
* MissingMom: Emmeline worries about the well-being of their child if she and Michael were to die on the island.
* NaiveNewcomer: Doctor Murdoch underestimates Emmeline and Michael's knowledge of the island and its resources.
* NeverLearnedToSwim: Emmeline and Michael, despite living on an island, do not attempt to leave until later in the film.
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: Doctor Murdoch and James Carter kill each other in their conflict, paying the ultimate price.
* {{Robinsonade}}: The film begins with Emmeline and Michael's shipwreck, which leads them to the island.
* StormingTheCastle: Emmeline's desire to leave the island leads her to convince Michael to embark on a risky journey.
* SurvivalMantra: Emmeline and Michael rely on their resourcefulness and adaptability to survive on the
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* DownerEnding: In 1852, Emmeline is reminded of the outside world and wants to leave the island. She fears for their child if Michael and she should die. Michael gives in to her pleading and they pack a small boat and leave the island. Becalmed in mid-ocean, they succumb to exposure. They are found by a British ship, but the film leaves their fate ambiguous, showing only that Paddy remains alive in the small boat.
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The film tells the story of two young children shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. Feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. The film has major thematic similarities to the Biblical account of Adam and Eve.
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The film tells the story of two young children shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. Feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. The film has major thematic similarities to the Biblical account of Adam and Eve.Eve.
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** Emmeline Lestrange = Emmeline Foster
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'''''The Blue Lagoon''''' is a 1949 British coming-of-age romance and adventure film produced by Creator/SidneyGilliatAndFrankLaunder and directed by Launder and starring Creator/JeanSimmons and Creator/DonaldHouston. The screenplay was adapted by John Baines, Michael Hogan, and Frank Launder from the 1908 novel ''Literature/TheBlueLagoon'' by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The original music score was composed by Clifton Parker and the cinematography was by Geoffrey Unsworth.
The film tells the story of two young children shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. Feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. The film has major thematic similarities to the Biblical account of Adam and Eve.
The film tells the story of two young children shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. Feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. The film has major thematic similarities to the Biblical account of Adam and Eve.
