Bright Eyes (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1934, Bright Eyes is a drama, family and music film directed by David Butler, running about 85 minutes. “YOU'VE BEEN WANTING TO SEE HER IN A PICTURE LIKE THIS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bright Eyes stars Shirley Temple as Shirley Blake, James Dunn as Loop Merritt, Jane Darwell as Mrs. Higgins and Judith Allen as Adele Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bright Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Eyes (1934)?
- In US, Bright Eyes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Eyes worth watching?
- Bright Eyes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Eyes?
- Bright Eyes stars Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Jane Darwell, Judith Allen and Lois Wilson.
- When was Bright Eyes released?
- Bright Eyes was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.