The Blue Bird

1001 Wonders in Technicolor

19401h 28m5.8(47 votes)

FamilyFantasyAdventureComedy

Synopsis

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

The Blue Bird (1940) is a family, fantasy, adventure, and comedy film directed by Walter Lang. It stars Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, and Nigel Bruce. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 47 votes.

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Director

Walter Lang

Cast

Shirley Temple

Mytyl

Spring Byington

Mummy Tyl

Nigel Bruce

Mr. Luxury

Gale Sondergaard

Tylette

Eddie Collins

Tylo

Sybil Jason

Angela Berlingot

Jessie Ralph

Is The Blue Bird Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Bird

Where can I watch The Blue Bird?

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Who stars in The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird stars Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, and Gale Sondergaard, and was directed by Walter Lang.

How long is The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes.

When did The Blue Bird come out?

The Blue Bird was released in 1940.

What genre is The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird is a family, fantasy, adventure, and comedy film.

Is The Blue Bird worth watching?

The Blue Bird holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.