The Blue Bird (1940)

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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.

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  • Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird (1940)
  • Caryll Ann Ekelund in The Blue Bird (1940)

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Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

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6 December 1999 | mayala
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.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Considered Fox's answer to MGM's The Wizard of Oz (1939), the film was an expensive failure and marked the end of Shirley Temple's unimpeachable star power. Audiences found the idea of Shirley playing a nasty character hard to swallow.

Quotes

Tyltyl: Look, Mytyl! There's one!

Goofs

Obvious young stunt double when Tylette is doing aerial spins in Luxury's living room.

Crazy Credits

Opening credits listed in hand turned pages of a book.

Soundtracks

Lay Dee O
(uncredited)
Traditional
Sung by Shirley Temple

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Plot Summary

Genres

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Details

Release Date:

15 January 1940

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

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