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6.9
Genres are ComedyFamilyMusi Produced in 1934, USA
Available Quality: DVD
Rating: 6.9 out of 10 (732 votes)
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720x480 | 739 MiB |
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| Actors | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sellon | Jane Withers | Jane Darwell | George Irving |
| Shirley Temple | James Dunn | Walter Johnson | |
| Directors | |||
| David Butler | |||
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Plot Summary:
When a maid is accidentally hit by a car and killed, her young orphaned daughter is forced to live with the snooty couple her mother used to work for. A custody battle soon ensues between an aviator who adores the little girl and the couples crotchety Uncle Ned.
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lugonian
23 May 2012
The Custody of Shirley
BRIGHT EYES (Fox, 1934), directed by David Butler, stars child actressShirley Temple in the last of her many 1934 movie releases, and thefirst to be categorized as a formula "Shirley Temple film," though herearlier LITTLE MISS MARKER over at Paramount comes close to thatformat. Whether playing an orphan or a child with a living parent, inBRIGHT EYES, Shirley has a mother whose aviator father "cracked up"some time ago. She is loved and admired by everyone except her mother'semployers. This also marks a rare case in which Shirley is pittedagainst another little girl, a complete opposite to her angeliccharacter, as well as the introduction to Temple's signature song, "Onthe Good Ship Lollipop" by Richard Whiting and Sidney Clare, singing itto the fellow aviators on an airplane as it taxis on the runway, andher catch phrase of "Oh, my goodness!"The story, set during the Christmas season in California, revolvesaround Shirley Blake (Shirley Temple), a charming 5-year-old living ina mansion with her widowed mother, Mary (Lois Wilson), employed as amaid for the snobbish and selfish Smythe family: Anita (DorothyChristy), J. Wellington (Theodore Von Eltz) and their unruly daughter,Joy (Jane Withers). Also under their wing is the cranky Uncle Ned Smith(Charles Sellon), a wheel-chair bound old man, and Mr. and Mrs. Higgins(Brandon Hurst and Jane Darwell), a middle-aged couple working asbutler and cook, who all have a soft spot for little Shirley. One ofShirley's greatest pleasures is heading over to the American AirlinesAirport where she spends time with her godfather, James "Loop" Merrill(James Dunn), a pilot whose best friend was Shirley's deceased father.When Shirley's mother is struck by a passing vehicle on her way toattend her a Christmas party at the airport, the child, now an orphan,becomes a charity case for the Smyths, who in reality take her in andher dog, Rags, too, only to please their Uncle Ned. Because Loop is abachelor, he's unable to take in Shirley. He even refuses the help ofAdele Martin (Judith Allen), a society girl staying with her cousinAnita's home for Christmas, because he refuses to forgive her forjilting him at the altar years ago. When it's learned that Uncle Nedintends on adopting "Bright Eyes," this not only finds the Smythefamily in fear of losing their inheritance after he dies, but Loop torisk his life flying his airplane in uncertain weather to obtain enoughmoney for an attorney to fight for the custody of Shirley against theold man in court.BRIGHT EYES is one of the few Temple movies where she's nearlyovershadowed by her co-stars, namely Charles Sellon and Jane Withers.Sellon's performance predates that of Lionel Barrymore years beforecranky old men in wheelchairs became fashionable. Aside from comingdown the stairs in his wheelchair, Sellon's Uncle Ned has some trulyfunny lines as well as a great moral message about selfishness andlove. Withers, in the first important screen role, plays a spoiled bratto perfection. She not only has tantrums, rips apart dolls, and wantingto play train wreck with Shirley, but is the only little girl inhistory to want a wheelchair as a Christmas present. Fortunately herunlikable performance didn't put an end to her career. In fact, itstarted a whole new cycle of Jane Withers movies. While Temple remainsthe most famous child star in history, Withers, whose career at20th-Fox lasted longer than Temple's, is virtually forgotten, and dueto her only association with Temple, BRIGHT EYES would become the onlyWithers film from the 1930s in circulation today.Great moments of BRIGHT EYES include Shirley's mother telling her aChristmas story with chorus singing "Silent Night" in the background,and a tender loving scene where Dunn's character, in a choked-upmanner, having to tell Shirley that her mother has gone to Heaven.Shirley's response, "You mean, my mother cracked up, too?" This aloneis classic Temple, with Dunn constantly asking her throughout thestory, "How much do you love me?" He even gives her his "magic ring" tosend to him whenever she's in trouble. All this sounds corny in print,but actually plays better on the screen.Formerly available on video cassette and currently on DVD either inblack and white and colorized process, BRIGHT EYES has played onnumerous cable TV stations throughout the years: The Disney Channel(1980s), American Movie Classics (1996-2001),Turner Classic Movies(2002-03) and even The Fox Movie Channel. In spite of its age, BRIGHTEYES is sure to delight adults, children and optometrists alike. Besure not to miss the good ship lollipop. (***1/2)
Randy Rodman
23 May 2012
Shirley fiddles while Jane burns!
Rare is the scene in a Shirley Temple film where Curly Top is reduced to amere spectator while another actor grabs the spotlight and runs screamingwith it, but Bright Eyes has them in bunches! See Shirley gasp as human pitbull Jane Withers dismembers a doll before her very eyes! Tremble with fearas Shirley flees from her possessed playmate when their Santa Clausdiscussion takes a nasty turn! And if you think young Joy is a terror now,imagine how bad she'd be without psychoanalysis.In the movie's far too numerous non-Jane scenes, Shirley reverts to herold role as top banana with predictably charming results. No Shirley Templefilm can really get rolling until her parents have been killed, so Mother isdone in about half-way through, while Dad offs it before the openingcredits, freeing our young pixie for another delightful custody battle. (Bythe way, do you suppose kids of the 1930's took a secret satisfaction inwatching Shirley's parents get systematically rubbed out in every one of hermovies? After all, her new parents were always a step up from the old ones;richer, prettier and usually much more fun. Life as an orphan might not havelooked so bad to a depression-era tot after seeing a Shirley Templepicture.)In conclusion, this movie is highly recommended for Shirley's fans and foesalike. Watch it for Shirley's smile or Jane's scowl, and stay tuned till theend. You won't want to miss the most satisfying closing shot in the historyof cinema.
kidboots
23 May 2012
Jane Withers proved that brats had more fun!!!
This was Shirley Temple's last movie as a "real" child. After this shewas always "Little Miss Fixit", usually wiser than the adults,manipulating the people around her, whether by tears, songs or sweetlooks to her particular needs. Of course the main reason to see thisfilm is Jane Withers. She is a riot as Joy, whether trying to runShirley over, slapping her dolls into good behaviour, pounding away onthe piano or asking for a machine gun for Christmas. She proved thatbrats have more fun in the movies (except at the end when she gets hercome-uppance). I can remember watching Jane Wither's films as a child -she was certainly a lot more bubbly and energetic than Shirley and Iagree with the other reviewers, there should be more of her films inrelease.The first sight is of Shirley, looking adorable, in aircap, goggles andleather coat - she is "thumbing a ride" to the airport to see Loop(James Dunn). He was her daddy's best friend and tells her storiesabout her father's flying adventures before he "cracked up". Her motheris employed by the Smythes, a high flying family (excuse the pun),counting on the expectations of rich "Uncle Ned". Their daughter, Joy,is the ultimate "spoilt brat" whose obnoxious behaviour is encouragedby her psychiatrist, who tells her parents not to criticize but alwaysgive her positive encouragement. Jane Withers is the whole show - inher scenes with Shirley she completely dominates the screen (and notonly because she is twice as tall)!!!Uncle Ned's one consolation is Shirley and after her mother is killedin a road accident he is determined to adopt her. Before all the dramaShirley gets to sing her most famous song, "On the Good Ship Lollipop"to the crew of Loop's plane. Did she ever get sick of singing that songI wonder??? Loop's one time fiancé, Adele (Judith Allen) comes to staywith the Smythes and falls under Shirley's spell. She and Uncle Nedjoin forces to try to adopt her but Loop also wants Shirley. James Dunnhad such a rapport with Shirley - he was by far the best of her maleco-stars. He was a bright and breezy leading man who should have had abigger career.After another scene with Joy - this time about Shirley's dog Wags,Shirley decides to use Loop's magic ring and runs away. She hides inthe plane that Loop uses for an unexpected mail run to New York. In thefilm's most exciting sequence Loop and Shirley bail out when the planeis caught in a fierce storm. Their parachutes almost go over the cliffand Shirley quips "Let's do it again"!!!This is one of her best films and it is really lifted by the co-stars.Apart from Jane Withers, Charles Sellon is an absolute scene-stealer asUncle Ned. Jane Darwell often played sympathetic roles in Temple moviesand Dorothy Christy, who always enhanced any movie she was in playsAnita Smythe.Recommended.
ccthemovieman-1
22 May 2012
The Beginning Of Stardom For Shirley
Even though there is very little singing and dancing, which is a bigpart of the appeal of Shirley Temple, it's still a solid film.This was the first movie in which was Shirley was the big star, Ibelieve, and you can see why she quickly won the hearts of Americans.Although there is only one song, it's perhaps her most famous: "On theGood Ship Lollipop." The rest of the film is almost as charming as thatsong with many sweet, touching moments that made her films soendearing.It also helped to have James Dunn as the male lead. Dunn was one of themore likable guys in classic Hollywood, on and off the screen. He andShirley make a great pair. Other interesting people to watch in this movie are the crabby oldgrandfather, played by Charles Sellon; the spoiled brat played by JaneWithers, who is so bad she's funny and an assortment of othercharacters from fliers to cooks to old girlfriends.The only negative is the ending. It looked like they didn't know how toend this, so they rushed to finish it without much thought. Oh, well,the main thing is Shirley's charm.....and that's there in abundance.
marc
20 May 2012
good Ship Lollipop Shirley Temple stolen by Jane Withers
One of Shirley Temple's best movies is stolen by an absolutely riotousperformance by Jane Withers as Temple's bratty nemesis-the mean rich kidwhopicks on poor,noble motherless Shirley. This is the movie that boastsTemple's anthem- On the Good Ship Lollipop.Worth seeing if you haven'tseena Shirley Temple movie.And this was one of the major hits of the1930's.
Ron Oliver
19 May 2012
Shirley Temple Charms In Sentimental Crowd Pleaser
Little BRIGHT EYES wins the hearts & changes the lives ofalonely aviator and a cranky old coot.This movie was a very big hit for Shirley Temple, who certainlydeserved all the attention: she is adorable. Although thefilmtends to lag into melodramatics during the final half hour,Shirley brightens everything considerably when she appears.With her undeniable talent & elfin smile, it's easy to seewhyshe became Hollywood's top box office star.However, the Mighty Mite does have competition. Jane Withersis on hand as the Ultimate Brat, a dreadful child who likestoplay with imaginary machine guns and amputate body partsoffof dolls. Although she looks alarmingly like OUR GANG'sAlfalfain drag, Withers is wonderful and the perfect antidote forthosewho may find Miss Temple a tad bit icky sticky. To say thatMissWithers practically plunders the picture from The Moppetishigh praise, indeed.James Dunn appeared in four films with Shirley in 1934;inBRIGHT EYES he has his finest scenes with her. As her deadfather's best buddy, Dunn is quite touching in his devotiontothe child. Elderly character actor Charles Sellon has somefunnyscenes as a most obstreperous old blister. His contemptforMiss Withers is a joy to behold.Jane Darwell was always a welcome addition to any cast;hereshe plays a lovable Irish cook. Brandon Hurst as her primEnglish butler husband, Judith Allen as Dunn's love interest,Lois Wilson as Shirley's doomed mother, and Theodore vonEltz& Dorothy Christy as Withers' pestilential parents all add tothemovie's enjoyment.Shirley sings what was to become her signature song - ÂOnTheGood Ship Lollipop' - and it is a highlight of the film. Manyfirsttime viewers, having heard the song all their lives, maybesurprised to learn it's about a plane, not a boat - in thiscase,from American Airlines.
Neil Doyle
17 May 2012
Shirleys the star but Janes the scene-stealer...
Author/Director David Butler put together a script that showcasesSHIRLEY TEMPLE as a lovable little girl who gets caught up in a nastycustody battle when her mother dies and her aviator god-father (JAMESDUNN)wants to adopt her. Scenes between Temple and Dunn are so naturalthat you'll have a hard time not getting a lump in your throat in thescene where he assures her that her mother (who has just died) is inheaven with the angels. Yes, it does get a little sticky at times.But wait!! Before things become to saccharine and predictable, littleJANE WITHERS, America's most lovable brat, shows up as a nasty richgirl who delights in tormenting everyone around her, especiallyShirley. It's a great role for Jane and she makes the most of it,whether imitating a machine-gunner or threatening to make mincemeat ofShirley's dolls.And believe me, she's a welcome presence in a Shirley Temple vehiclethat does tend to get all dewy-eyed over the adorable princess. Watchthe scene on the plane where the aviators all watch Temple as she sings"On the Good Ship Lollipop", strolling down the aisle and enjoying allthe male attention. You can almost sense something darker than issupposed to meet the eye with the way they all leer at her. But she is,quite simply, at her most fetching in that casually charming littlenumber.Shirley's first film tailored just for her, and it opened at Radio CityMusic Hall in 1934 to cheer Depression-era audiences with its innocentstar at her most disarming. Easy to see why she would become thenation's number one box-office star four years in a row.
Cyke
16 May 2012
Movie Odyssey Review 119 Bright Eyes
119: Bright Eyes (1934) - released 12/11/1934, viewed 9/22/08.BIRTHS: Judi Dench.DOUG: It appears I had completely misunderstood Shirley Temple's nichein Hollywood before I watched this movie. I thought that her movieswere all-out musicals for kids only, but she was more for the familyand all-ages market. Bright Eyes is not a kids' movie, nor is it reallya musical, other than the famous Good Ship Lollipop number. That numberis, I think, more indicative of a trend in the early sound period wherenearly every movie made tried to incorporate a scene with music. Ithought the movie was going to be predictable, and it mostly is; theSmythe family never really become more than one-dimensionalcaricatures, ready to toss the lovely Shirley out onto the street whilestill indulging their own demonic daughter's every whim. Still, itmanaged to surprise me in a few places. Loop and Uncle Ned, the twomost awesome characters and the ones who care about Shirley the most,suddenly become enemies as they each try to claim custody. **SPOILERALERT** I was almost in tears a couple times: when Shirley's mom dieswas pretty rough (though that car hit looked awfully gentle), and Loopflying through the storm is pretty intense. **END SPOILER** If you'retrying to get an idea of what Shirley Temple was all about inDepression-era Hollywood, Bright Eyes is a great place to start.Contract Player Alert: Charles Sellon (Uncle Ned) and Jane Withers(Joy) both appeared three films ago in It's a Gift, as Mr. Muckle andthe hopscotch girl, respectively. KEVIN: This movie surprised me. I really didn't expect to like it much,but the themes of the film and the complexity of many of the characterskept me interested. Of course little Shirley is great, everyone knowsthat, but all the adult characters, none of whom I recognized rightoff, are all very well acted and fully fleshed out. **SPOILER ALERT**I'm not gonna lie, I was indeed moved to tears in the scene where Loop(James Dunn) must tell little Shirley that her Mom has died. **ENDSPOILER** And I was even more intrigued when Shirley is taken in by thesnobbish, blue-blooded Smythe couple with their bratty,Nazi-in-training daughter (Jane Withers). Although the custody battlebetween Loop and the Smythes is the center of the movie, the film doesa really good job setting up the characters and getting all its ducksin a row for maximum emotional punch. I couldn't help but giggle at theschmaltzy happy ending, starting with the judge deciding that theproceedings "won't need lawyers anymore." Everyone gets what they wantand/or what they deserve, even the crotchety uncle.Last film: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). Next film: The ScarletPimpernel (1934).
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