I saw this movie when I was about 6 or 7 which would be around 1961 at the Royal Navy Club in Port Louis, Mauritius, back in the days when Mauritius was a British Colony. Life was rich in pomp and ceremony. The movie was played on a blank wall at the end of a swimming pool. The pool was covered by planks of wood to allow people to sit in a theatre style. I think it would have been the first movie of my life. It was definitely B&W and my parents had brought me along as a treat. It was the most memorable night I can remember. Living on Mauritius gave a it a particularly strange sense of reality which lives on in me today. I keep have these moments when I think about this movie and the effect it had on me. So today I just googled it to see all these reviews and thoughts I would add mine. It is a great childhood memory and one I will take to my grave happily. I would love to see it again! If anyone can tell me where I can get a copy that would be perfect.

For the record, the 1949 version of "The Blue Lagoon" is not the original film, as many have stated.This story was filmed in Great Britain, in 1923, just after the novel was written. As much as I'd love to see the 1949 version, I'd thoroughly enjoy an opportunity at seeing the true original release of this story on film.Granted, the 1980 film with Christopher Atkins, Brooke Shields, and the two youngsters was filmed with beautiful cinematography. The acting didn't seem all that great when I first viewed this film, but after having viewed this a few times.... it becomes obvious that two children growing up on an island without adult guidance, would indeed have a simplistic way of approaching life.... whether it be in their language, appearance, or daily activities.Although some have been fortunate enough to view the 1949 "Blue Lagoon", I cannot help but wonder if there is anyone living who can remember the 1923 release of this story to film.

One of my lifetime favourite movies. Saw it circa 1950 as a 10 year-old and it fired my imagination. Apart from causing me to fall in love with Jean Simmons, it's believability and innocence was mesmerizing. Of all of the movies I have ever seen, I think I remember this one the best. Is there anywhere to purchase a copy of it on tape. Am not a movie collector, but would love to have this one.Jean Simmons was truly one of the most beautiful and talented movie actresses of all time.

I remember it like it was last night because it was. ItsOctober 6th 2:00 in the morning ET I am flipping through channels (Basic Cable), and for some reason I stop on Channel 22 (TBS Superstation). There was a movie in progress. All I could see was two kids on a small row boat one of them was obviously female and not wearing a shirt. The other was a male with very curly hair. The commercial break came and they announced the name of the movie, The Blue Lagoon. I had never heard of this movie before. Knowing I had a 7 am meeting the next morning didn't stop me from staying up until 3:30 in the morning to watch the movie. Weather it was the interest to see nudity or the wanting to know what was going to happen to these two individuals, the story sparked my interest to watch it. The next day after work I went online to the Internet Movie Database and looked up the movie. Finding out more and more made me want to buy the movie. In reading the comments from other patrons I found out there was no movie available. Now I am on the verge of sending a letter to the Movie company and asking for the release of the original The Blue Lagoon of 1949. Whose with me??? P.S. Sorry I didn't tape the edited version on TV I didn't know how good the movie was