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Encyclopedia > Bright Eyes (film)
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Bright Eyes is a 1934 musical film, starring Shirley Temple and produced by 20th Century Fox (then called "Fox Pictures"). David Butler directed and co-wrote the movie. Also in the cast were James Dunn, Jane Darwell, and Jane Withers. Jump to: navigation, search 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The musical film is a film genre that features songs, sung by the actors, interwoven into the narrative. ... Jump to: navigation, search Shirley Temple in Glad Rags to Riches Shirley Jane Temple (born April 23, 1928), later known as Shirley Temple Black, was an American film child actress (considered by many to be the most famous child actor in history) and diplomat. ... Jump to: navigation, search Fox Plaza, the company headquarters. ... David Butler (1829–1891) was a U.S. political figure. ... James Howard Dunn (born November 2, 1905; died September 3, 1967) was an American film actor. ... Jane Darwell (October 15, 1879 – August 13, 1967) was an American theater and film actress. ... Jane Withers (born April 12, 1926) is an American actress. ...


The movie is largely set at Grand Central Airport in Glendale, California. In it, Temple sings what became her signature song, On The Good Ship Lollipop, which actually refers to an airliner. The song went on to sell 500,000 copies. Temple received a special Academy Award, largely on behalf of her dramatic performance in the film. This and other Temple vehicles are credited with having saved 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy. County Los Angeles County, California Area  - Total  - Water 79. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ...


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