Bright Eyes(1934)
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Bright Eyes Synopsis
An orphaned girl is taken in by a snobbish family at the insistence of their rich, crotchety uncle, even as her devoted aviator godfather fights for custody.
Bright Eyes (1934) is a drama, family and music film directed by David Butler, released on December 28, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Jane Darwell and Judith Allen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- David Butler, William M. Conselman, Edwin J. Burke
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Bright Eyes (1934) Trailer
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Bright Eyes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Temple
as Shirley Blake
James Dunn
as Loop Merritt
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. Higgins
Judith Allen
as Adele Martin
Lois Wilson
as Mary Blake
Charles Sellon
as Uncle Ned Smith
Walter Johnson
as Thomas
Jane Withers
as Joy Smythe
Theodore von Eltz
as J. Wellington Smythe
Dorothy Christy
as Anita Smythe
Brandon Hurst
as Higgins
George Irving
as Judge Thompson
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by David Butler, William M. Conselman and Edwin J. Burke.
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Bright Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 30 ratings.
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Bright Eyes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bright Eyes online?
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Bright Eyes (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bright Eyes?
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The main cast of Bright Eyes (1934) includes Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Jane Darwell, Judith Allen and Lois Wilson. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bright Eyes released?
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Bright Eyes was released on December 28, 1934 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Bright Eyes worth watching?
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Bright Eyes (1934) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bright Eyes?
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Yes. The official Bright Eyes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.