The Blue Bird
"1001 Wonders in Technicolor"
Originally released in 1940. The Blue Bird is a family/fantasy film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, and Nigel Bruce
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (43 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Bird about?
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 ...
Who directed The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Blue Bird released?
The Blue Bird was released on January 15, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blue Bird?
The main cast of The Blue Bird includes Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins.