Bright Eyes
“YOU'VE BEEN WANTING TO SEE HER IN A PICTURE LIKE THIS!”
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.
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Brighteyes 1934 Fan-Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-15
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Shirley Blake
James Dunn
Loop Merritt
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Higgins
Judith Allen
Adele Martin
Lois Wilson
Mary Blake
Charles Sellon
Uncle Ned Smith
Walter Johnson
Thomas
Jane Withers
Joy Smythe
Theodore von Eltz
J. Wellington Smythe
Dorothy Christy
Anita Smythe
Brandon Hurst
Higgins
George Irving
Judge Thompson
Terry
Rags (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman
- Original Title
- Bright Eyes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
William M. Conselman, David Butler, Edwin J. Burke
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Eyes
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What is Bright Eyes about?
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.
Who directed Bright Eyes?
Bright Eyes was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Bright Eyes?
The principal cast of Bright Eyes includes Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Jane Darwell, Judith Allen, Lois Wilson.
When was Bright Eyes released and how long is it?
Bright Eyes was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Eyes?
Bright Eyes holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).