User: M-le-mot-dit
File: The Blue Bird (1918) - Color.webm
Author: Maurice Tourneur
Publisher: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Year: 1918
PD: PD/US|1961
Note: An American 1918 film silent fantasy film based upon the 1908 play by the Belgian author [[Author:Maurice Maeterlinck|Maurice Maeterlinck]], and directed by [[Author:Maurice Tourneur|Maurice Tourneur]].
Cat: Fantasy film, Silent film
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00:00
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{{X-larger|T}}radition 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.
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00:32
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{{X-larger|B}}ut 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; and to them the Bluebird lives and carols, a rejoicing symbol of HAPPINESS and CONTENTMENT unto the end.
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01:00
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{{X-larger|O}}ne Winter's Eve, No Matter Where Or When, There Lived A Little Boy, Tyltyl, And His Little Sister, Mytyl.
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01:39
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{{X-larger|T}}hese were the children of Daddy Tyl.
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01:56
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{{X-larger|A}}nd Mummy Tyl.
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02:10
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{{X-larger|J}}ust across the way stood the house of The Rich Children.
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02:29
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{{X-larger|C}}lose at hand was the humble hut of poor Neighbor Berlingot.
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02:50
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{{X-larger|N}}eighbor Berlingot's little daughter was very ill.
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03:56
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"{{X-larger|Y}}ou told me about the bird that brings happiness{{...|4}} Perhaps if I had Tyltyl's little bird, I'd be well and happy, too{{...|4}}"
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04:44
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"{{X-larger|M}}y little sick daughter thinks that your bird might bring her happiness{{...}}"
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06:25
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"{{X-larger|P}}ick that muffler up! It's the last thing Granny Tyl made for you before she died{{...|4}} And don't hurt it!"
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06:42
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"{{X-larger|H}}urt it{{...|first=?}} Can it feel things{{...|first=?}} Has it got a soul?"
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07:12
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"{{X-larger|L}}ook, Mytyl{{...}} my muffler's got a soul! Maybe bread's got one too{{...|first=!}}"
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07:54
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"{{X-larger|S}}hh{{...|first=!}} I guess water's got a soul{{...}} and sugar, and fire{{...|first=!}}"
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08:12
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"{{X-larger|D}}aughter, bring the loaf of sugar."
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11:13
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{{Center|{{X-larger|T}}he fabric of Moonbeams.}}
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11:56
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"{{X-larger|W}}hat a queer light in the room{{...|first=!}} It must be from the Rich Children's party{{...}}"
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14:08
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"{{X-larger|H}}ave you the Bird that is Blue?"
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14:27
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"{{X-larger|I}}t's not blue enough. You will have to go at once and find me the one I want."
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14:56
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"{{X-larger|Y}}ou think I look like your Neighbor Berlingot, eh{{...|first=?}} There's not the least resemblance. I am the Fairy Berylune!"
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15:17
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"{{X-larger|C}}ome{{...}} we must start. Get dressed at once!"
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16:16
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"{{X-larger|H}}ow beautiful the house of The Rich Children is{{...|first=!}}"
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16:25
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"{{X-larger|I}}t's no more beautiful there than here—only you don't know how to see it{{...}}"
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17:20
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"{{X-larger|W}}hen you wear this enchanted hat, and turn the diamond, you will see the inside of Things{{...}} the soul of Bread, of Water, of Fire{{...|4}}"
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18:55
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"{{X-larger|T}}hat's Fire{{...|4}} Look out; he's dangerous!"
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19:13
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{{Center|{{Larger|T}}he Pure Spirit of Water.}}
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20:14
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"{{X-larger|A}}t last we can talk, my little deities! I had so much to tell you, and you wouldn't understand my bark and my tail-wag{{...}}"
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22:18
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{{Center|{{Larger|T}}he soul of Sugar, made of sweets and with fingers of lollipops.}}
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22:50
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{{Center|{{Larger|K}}indly, Satisfying Milk.}}
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23:21
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{{Center|{{X-larger|W}}holesome Bread.}}
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23:38
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{{Center|{{X-larger|L}}ight, the most glorious soul of all.}}
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25:19
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"{{X-larger|W}}hat's going to happen{{...|first=?}} Is there any danger?"
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25:36
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"{{X-larger|A}}re those who go with the children must die at the end of the journey{{...|4}}"
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25:58
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"{{X-larger|Y}}ou have no choice now{{...|4}} We must start for the Fairy's palace at once{{...}}"
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26:38
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"{{X-larger|B}}read, take the cage in which to put the Bluebird when we find it."
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27:24
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"{{X-larger|W}}e must have been dreaming; I see the children sleeping quite peacefully."
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27:42
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{{X-larger|T}}he palace of the Fairy Berylune{{...}} inherited from the late Mr Bluebeard.
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28:59
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"{{X-larger|T}}he Fairy has said that the end of the journey will end our lives{{...|4}}"
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29:29
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"{{X-larger|I}}t is to our interest, therefore, to prevent the finding of the Bluebird, even if we have to endanger the lives of the children thereby{{...|4}}"
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29:57
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"{{X-larger|I}} love man{{...|first=!}} If you try to hurt him, I'll choke you first and tell him everything afterwards!"
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30:27
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"{{X-larger|L}}ook first for the Bluebird in the Palace of Night, where I may not enter."
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31:53
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{{X-larger|T}}he Underground Palace of Night.
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33:18
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"{{X-larger|C}}hildren of Man come to demand the Bluebird! If they find him, Mother Night, your dread mysteries will be at Man's mercy{{...|first=!}}"
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33:38
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"{{X-larger|M}}ust Man know everything{{...|first=?}} Already he has banished a third of my Terrors; my Sicknesses are ill; my Ghosts scarcely dare show their noses abroad!"
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34:46
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{{Center|"{{X-larger|A}}re these your children, Mrs. Night?"}}
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35:00
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{{Center|"{{X-larger|Y}}es{{...|4}} This is Sleep."}}
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35:16
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"{{X-larger|A}}nd this is Sleep's grim sister. Her name is not pleasant to hear{{...}}"
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35:47
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"{{X-larger|G}}ive me your keys, that I may search for the Bluebird!"
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36:19
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"{{X-larger|Y}}ou open my doors at your own peril. My Ghosts are in there!"
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37:21
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{{Larger|T}}he Wan Sicknesses.
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37:54
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{{Larger|W}}ar.
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38:11
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{{Larger|S}}hades and Terrors.
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38:53
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"{{X-larger|W}}hatever you do, don't open that door! My other secrets are trivial compared to what lies within!"
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39:45
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{{Center|"{{X-larger|B}}luebirds{{...|first=!}}"}}
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40:45
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"{{X-larger|S}}ee! We have found many Bluebirds{{...|first=!}}"
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40:54
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"{{X-larger|T}}he true Bluebird never dies. Look! These are dead!"
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41:33
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"{{X-larger|D}}o not eat now, for you are to have supper with your grandparents."
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41:57
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"{{X-larger|T}}here is the graveyard where the happy Dead sleep{{...|4}} You will see them at midnight, when you turn the diamond."
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42:39
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"{{X-larger|G}}ive me your hand, Little Brother{{...}} I'm so frightened, and so cold{{...|first=!}}"
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44:13
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{{X-larger|T}}o the tired, disheartened children, the Bluebird seemed farther away than ever.
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45:36
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"{{X-larger|O}}ur living grandchildren are thinking of us, for I begin to feel quite strong. They must be coming to see us!"
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45:59
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"{{X-larger|I}}t's months now that you have forgotten us, and that we've seen nobody{{...}}"
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46:49
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"{{X-larger|I}}t's your old blackbird! But, look{{...}} it's blue! Will you give him to me?"
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47:08
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"{{X-larger|A}}nd where are my little dead brothers and sisters?"
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48:37
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"{{X-larger|N}}ow that we have the Bluebird, we must hurry back to the Fairy."
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49:39
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"{{X-larger|T}}he cage is empty{{...|first=!}} the bird is gone!"
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49:52
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{{X-larger|T}}hen the search went on to the Palace of Happiness, where the Luxuries and Joys are gathered in charge of Fate.
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51:35
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"{{X-larger|I}}'m the Luxury-of-Being-Rich, and I come with my brothers to beg you to honor our endless repast."
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51:55
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"{{X-larger|T}}his is my son-in-law, the Luxury-of-Being-a-Landowner{{...}}"
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52:10
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{{X-larger|T}}he Luxuries of Drinking-When-You-Are-Not-Thirsty, and Eating-When-You-Are-Not-Hungry.
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52:39
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{{X-larger|K}}nowing-Nothing, who is deaf, and Sleeping-More-Than-Necessary.
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53:03
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The Luxury of Satisfied-Vanity.
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53:21
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"{{X-larger|N}}o thank you; we are in a great hurry. Do you happen to have the Bluebird?"
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53:49
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"{{X-larger|B}}luebird{{...|first=?}} We have Turkey, Ortolan, Roc's eggs, Nightingale's tongues{{...}} No I'm afraid not. Is he very delicious?"
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55:07
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"{{X-larger|Q}}uick{{...|first=!}} It is dangerous now; the Things are succumbing. Turn the diamond!"
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55:54
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"{{X-larger|T}}his is the Palace of Happiness, and I am the Chief Happiness of the Home."
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56:16
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"{{X-larger|T}}hrough these portals you can see Joys and Happinesses which are all your own{{...}}"
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56:32
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{{Center|The Happiness of Pure Air.}}
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56:46
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{{Center|The Joy of Loving.}}
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{{Center|The Joys of Pure Thoughts.}}
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57:49
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{{Center|The Happiness of Springtime.}}
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{{Center|The Joy of Forest Glade and Dell.}}
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{{Center|The Happiness of Watching The Stars Rise.}}
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"{{X-larger|T}}his is the greatest Joy of all{{...}} Don't you recognize her?"
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"{{X-larger|O}}pen your two eyes down to the very heart of your soul{{...|first=!}} for it is your mother's Joy, peerless Maternal Love!"
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1:00:22
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"{{X-larger|E}}ach of your smiles makes me younger by a year, and your kisses put stars in me eyes, my Babies{{...|first=!}}"
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1:00:47
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"{{X-larger|W}}ill you know me again in my torn dress when you get back to the cottage{{...|first=?}}"
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1:01:03
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"{{X-larger|I}} want to stay here in Heaven with you{{...}}"
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1:01:18
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"{{X-larger|H}}eaven is where you and I kiss each other{{...|4}}"
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1:01:55
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"{{X-larger|T}}hese are the Unborn Children in the Kingdom of the Future, awaiting the hour of their birth{{...}}"
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1:02:41
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"{{X-larger|H}}ow old are you?"
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1:02:50
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"{{X-larger|I}} shall be born in twelve years{{...}} Is it nice to be born?"
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1:03:20
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"{{X-larger|T}}his is the invention which I hall take to Earth{{...}} it will bring comfort and happiness."
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1:03:45
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"{{X-larger|I}} shall be your brother next year on Palm Sunday. Tell Mummy that I am ready, and tell Daddy to fix the cradle{{...}}"
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1:04:10
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"{{X-larger|T}}ime calls them 'The Lovers'{{...}} They will not be able to leave together, so each will cherish through life an ideal love{{...}}"
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1:04:58
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"{{X-larger|T}}hat's Time{{...}} He's going to open the gates for the children who are to be born today{{...}}"
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1:06:19
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"{{X-larger|W}}on't you let me pass? My parents are old, and have been waiting for me so long{{...|first=!}}"
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1:06:46
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"{{X-larger|N}}o you don't{{...|first=!}} This is the third time he has tried to be born before his turn{{...|first=!}}"
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1:07:04
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"{{X-larger|M}}r. Time, let me stay behind with her{{...|first=!}}"
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1:07:16
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"{{X-larger|A}} sign, a sign{{...|first=!}} Tell me how to find you{{...|first=!}}"
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1:07:29
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"{{X-larger|I}} shall be the saddest thing on Earth {{...}} you will know me by that!"
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1:08:17
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"{{X-larger|W}}hat is it{{...|first=?}} that wonderful singing in the distance?"
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1:08:28
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"{{X-larger|I}}t is the glad song of the Mothers coming out to meet their little ones{{...}}"
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1:09:43
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{{Center|The end of the journey.}}
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1:10:12
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"{{X-larger|Y}}our eyes are about to close to the invisible life of Things; but I shall always be there in the pan, your friend{{...}}"
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1:10:39
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"{{X-larger|I}} will serve you in the hearth and the oven, cheer you with my red tongue, and warm you in Winter{{...}}"
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1:11:31
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"{{X-larger|L}}ove the wells and the brooks; I shall always be there, and in the bucket and tap{{...}}"
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1:12:39
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"{{X-larger|B}}ut we haven't the Bluebird{{...|first=!}}"
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1:12:47
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"{{X-larger|D}}on't cry{{...}} for I shall watch over you in every moonbeam, in every star, in the dawn and the lamplight{{...}} and in every good thought of your soul{{...|first=!}}"
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1:13:35
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"{{X-larger|W}}ake up, children{{...|first=!}} it's a bright, beautiful morning."
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1:14:49
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"{{X-larger|G}}ood morning to everybody{{...}} I've come to beg a bit of fire, for it's very chilly."
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1:15:12
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"{{X-larger|F}}airy Berylune, we could not find the Bluebird of Happiness for your little daughter who is ill{{...}}"
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1:16:08
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"{{X-larger|W}}hy the bird is BLUE{{...|first=!!!}} We went so far, and he was here at home all the time{{...|first=!}}"
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1:17:18
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"{{X-larger|D}}addy! Mummy{{...|first=!}} the house is ever so much prettier than when we went away! And we're so happy, so happy{{...|first=!}}"
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1:18:54
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"{{X-larger|N}}ever mind {{...}} don't cry! Our Bluebird of Happiness has been with us, and we'll keep him in our hearts, you and I, always. To have found him is enough!"
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1:19:25
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"{{X-larger|P}}lease, all of you, look for the Bluebird with all your hearts; and if you find him, keep him for yourselves. And be sure to look first in your own homes, WHERE HE IS MOST APT TO BE FOUND!"
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{{Center|{{Larger|T}}he {{Larger|E}}nd.}}
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