The Blue Bird(1918)
The Blue Bird 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 (1918) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on March 31, 1918 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Tula Belle, Robin Macdougall, Edwin E. Reed and Emma Lowry. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Charles Maigne, Maurice Maeterlinck, Maurice Maeterlinck
- Cinematographer:
- John van den Broek
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Bird Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tula Belle
as Mytyl
- Robin Macdougall
Robin Macdougall
as Tyltyl
- Edwin E. Reed
Edwin E. Reed
as Daddy Tyl
- Emma Lowry
Emma Lowry
as Mummy Tyl
- William J. Gross
William J. Gross
as Grandpa Gaffer Tyl
- Florence Anderson
Florence Anderson
as Granny Tyl
Gertrude McCoy
as Light
Lillian Cook
as Fairy Berylune
Lyn Donelson
as Night
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Charles Maigne, Maurice Maeterlinck and Maurice Maeterlinck.
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The Blue Bird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Blue Bird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Bird online?
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The Blue Bird (1918) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Blue Bird?
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The main cast of The Blue Bird (1918) includes Tula Belle, Robin Macdougall, Edwin E. Reed, Emma Lowry and William J. Gross. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Bird released?
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The Blue Bird was released on March 31, 1918 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Blue Bird worth watching?
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The Blue Bird (1918) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.