The most popular star of the 1930s was also the most diminutive -- the dimpled, dancing dynamo Shirley Temple, who made more than 40 movies before reaching the ripe old age of 12.Born April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, Calif., Temple made her first film appearance in the two-reel comedy series Baby Burlesks (1931-1933), in which she performed dead-on impressions of adult screen sirens such as Greta Garbo. A breakout performance in Stand Up and Cheer (1934) led to starring roles in a string of vehicles -- including Bright Eyes (1934), Curly Top (1935), The Little Colonel (1935) and Heidi (1937) -- showcasing Fox Pictures' tiny savior.
Despite her considerable talent and tremendous popularity as a child star, the public failed to embrace a mature Temple, who retired from films in 1950 and turned her attention to politics, serving as a U.S. ambassador during the '70s and '80s.
AddThe Little PrincessWhen her father is reported killed in the Boer War, pampered rich girl Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) is left to the mercies of a mean-spirited headmistress. Forced to work as a servant and live in the attic, Sara learns the value of true generosity and real friendship. This classic family film is... Read More
AddHeidiWhen 8-year-old Heidi (Shirley Temple) is orphaned, her mean Aunt Dete (Mady Christians) takes her to the mountains to live with her even meaner grandfather, Adolph (Jean Hersholt). Heidi's eternal charm soon warms her grandfather's heart, and the two become great friends. But when Aunt Dete returns... Read More
AddRebecca of Sunnybrook FarmShirley Temple tap dances with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in this upbeat musical comedy inspired by Kate Wiggins's novel. Temple plays Rebecca Winstead, whose scheming stepfather, Harry (William Demarest), leaves her on a farm in the care of her aunt (Helen Westley). Rebecca thrives, but after a... Read More
AddBright EyesBright Eyes helped make Shirley Temple a box-office star and features her most famous song: "On the Good Ship Lollipop." The little darling of a group of aviators, Shirley splits her time between her pilot godfather (James Dunn) and her long-suffering mother (Lois Wilson), housemaid for a selfish,... Read More
AddLittle Miss BroadwayShirley Temple plays a talented orphan who boards in a hotel for entertainers. But when the grumpy old owner (Edna May Oliver) threatens to boot her out, Little Miss Broadway starts to tap her toes to the tune of "Be Optimistic," "If All the World Were Paper" and more. Future U.S. Senator from... Read More
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