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Bright Eyes

(1934, Rated PG, Classic, Starring Michael Angelis, James Dunn, Shirley Temple)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    This "Good Ship Lollipop" is sweet, but sad, too.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Joy is a spoiled brat and the Smythes take care of Uncle Ned just to get his money. But Shirley's sweet view of the world and unconditional love of those around her win over everyone.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Joy bullies Shirley, threatening to run her over playing "railroad," and tears up a doll she threw away so Shirley can't have it. Joy's mother slaps Joy's face. Shirley's mother gets hit by a car. Loop and Shirley jump out of a plane in foul weather and nearly fly off a cliff.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Loop and Adele kiss once.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Pilots fly for American Airlines and they wear American Airlines flight gear.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Loop smokes cigarettes and cigars.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bright Eyes

Parents need to know that Shirley's mother dies in a car accident halfway through the film. Plus, Joy and her parents are mean and manipulative toward her. Shirley remains happy despite losing both parents, which may be confusing to kids. Shirley also hitchhikes and runs around by herself in adult places, like airports and down streets.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how it's OK to be sad when you lose someone you love. Why do you think they gave Shirley such a sunny attitude after losing both parents? Parents can talk about what was going on in 1934 that may have led to the popularity of Shirley Temple movies.
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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