Maurice Tourneur

Biographical details

Portrait of Maurice Tourneur Maurice Tourneur The Blue Bird (1918)

Tradition whispers that in the sky is a bird, blue as the sky itself, which brings to its finder HAPPINESS. But everyone cannot see it; for mortal eyes are prone to be blinded by the glitter of wealth, fame and position, and deceived by the mocking Will-o'-the-Wisp of empty honors.
But for the fortunate ones who seek with open eyes and hearts, with the artlessness, simplicity and faith which are richest in childhood, there is an undying promise
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Portrait of Maurice Tourneur Maurice Tourneur The Blue Bird (1918)

Just across the way stood the house of The Rich Children.
Close at hand was the humble hut of poor Neighbor Berlingot.
Neighbor Berlingot's little daughter was very ill.
"You told me about the bird that brings happiness. . . . Perhaps if I had Tyltyl's little bird, I'd be well and happy, too. . . ."
"My little sick daughter thinks that your bird might bring her happiness. . ."
"Pick that muffler up! It's the last thing Granny Tyl made for you before she died. . . . And don't hurt it!"
"Hurt it? . . . Can it feel things? . . . Has it got a soul?"
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