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The Blue Bird

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  • 1h 28m
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6.2/10
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The Blue Bird (1940)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl, a woodchopper's children, are led by the Fairy Berylune on a magical trip through the past, present, and future to locate the Blue Bird of Happiness.Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl, a woodchopper's children, are led by the Fairy Berylune on a magical trip through the past, present, and future to locate the Blue Bird of Happiness.Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl, a woodchopper's children, are led by the Fairy Berylune on a magical trip through the past, present, and future to locate the Blue Bird of Happiness.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writers
    • Maurice Maeterlinck(by)
    • Ernest Pascal(screen play)
    • Walter Bullock(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Shirley Temple
    • Spring Byington
    • Nigel Bruce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writers
    • Maurice Maeterlinck(by)
    • Ernest Pascal(screen play)
    • Walter Bullock(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Shirley Temple
    • Spring Byington
    • Nigel Bruce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Nigel Bruce in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Nigel Bruce and Johnny Russell in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple, Eddie Collins, and Gale Sondergaard in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Caryll Ann Ekelund in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Caryll Ann Ekelund in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple, Ann E. Todd, and Johnny Russell in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
    Shirley Temple and Johnny Russell in The Blue Bird (1940)

    Top cast

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    Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple
    • Mytylas Mytyl
    Spring Byington
    Spring Byington
    • Mummy Tylas Mummy Tyl
    Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce
    • Mr. Luxuryas Mr. Luxury
    Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard
    • Tyletteas Tylette
    Eddie Collins
    Eddie Collins
    • Tyloas Tylo
    Sybil Jason
    Sybil Jason
    • Angela Berlingotas Angela Berlingot
    Jessie Ralph
    Jessie Ralph
    • Fairy Beryluneas Fairy Berylune
    Helen Ericson
    Helen Ericson
    • Lightas Light
    Johnny Russell
    Johnny Russell
    • Tyltylas Tyltyl
    Laura Hope Crews
    Laura Hope Crews
    • Mrs. Luxuryas Mrs. Luxury
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Daddy Tylas Daddy Tyl
    Cecilia Loftus
    Cecilia Loftus
    • Granny Tylas Granny Tyl
    Al Shean
    Al Shean
    • Grandpa Tylas Grandpa Tyl
    Leona Roberts
    Leona Roberts
    • Mrs. Berlingotas Mrs. Berlingot
    Gene Reynolds
    Gene Reynolds
    • Studious Boyas Studious Boy
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Wilhelmas Wilhelm
    Frank Dawson
    Frank Dawson
    • Caller of Rollas Caller of Roll
    Sterling Holloway
    Sterling Holloway
    • Wild Plumas Wild Plum
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writers
      • Maurice Maeterlinck(by) (based upon the play by)
      • Ernest Pascal(screen play)
      • Walter Bullock(additional dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The blue bird of the title was paid $50 a day, and flew away from a Los Angeles aviary soon after the movie was finished.
    • Goofs
      Obvious young stunt double when Tylette is doing aerial spins in Luxury's living room.
    • Quotes

      Little Sister: Mytyl, Mytyl! Oh, you're Mytyl! And Tyltyl!

      Mytyl: How do you know our names?

      Little Sister: That's not very surprising. When I'm born, I'm going to be your little sister.

      Mytyl: Our little sister! Oh, when?

      Little Sister: I don't know just when. In a year or so.

      Mytyl: Oh, that's wonderful!

      Little Sister: Yes. In a way.

      Mytyl: In a way? There will be three of us! We'll have lots of fun together!

      Little Sister: Not for very long.

      Mytyl: Why not?

      Little Sister: I'll only be with you a short while.

      Mytyl: And then you're going away?

      Little Sister: Yes.

      Tyltyl: It's hardly worthwhile you coming at all, is it?

      Little Sister: It would seem so, but we can't pick and choose.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits listed in hand turned pages of a book.
    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      O Come Little Children
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Arranged by Edward B. Powell and Frank Tresselt

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    A fantastic experience.
    When I started to see this movie, didn´t expect nothing more but enjoy the wonderful presence of Temple. But watching the entire film, I can only say that is an amazing experience of fantasy, spectacular set decorations, unforgettable characters (Tylette and Tylo are lovely!)...and the most important thing: the beautiful meaning of the blue bird at the end of the movie. In one word: unforgettable! Thanks.
    helpful•17
    5
    • mayala
    • Dec 6, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El pájaro azul
    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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