Her smile and little dimples brightened their home and then hollywood with her voice, acting, and dancing capabilities. Feb 11, 2014 shirley temple, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of depressionera moviegoers, has died, according to publicist cheryl kagan. Temple was the most famous child star of her time and arguably of all time, beginning her film career at age three and becoming the symbol of upbeat. She eventually entered a career in politics as a u. After enjoying a successful career as an entertainer, temple dedicated herself to public service, working as a politician and ambassador. Shirley temple, the child star phenomenon of the 1930s who went on to a career in international diplomacy, died of natural causes tuesday at home in woodside, calif. Ap shirley temple, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her. From 1935 1939 she was the most popular movie star in america. Shirley temple black was one of the first iconic child stars to ever walk this earth. Temple, who appeared in more than 20 feature films from 1934. Jan 15, 2018 shirley temple storybook collection trailer duration. The shirley temple story disney dvd, 2001 region 1 new sealed. By the age of 12, shirley temple was a bonafide movie star. In this candid, poised, resilient autobiography, shirley temple black tells what it was like to be a child star adored by millions during the depression 30s and the 1940s.
At the time child star came out, shirley temple black had already made her mark with years of work for the government as an ambassador and subsequently teaching protocol to new ambassadors and government figures. Shirley temple was born on april 23, 1928 in santa monica, california. Shirley temple black, who as the most popular child movie star of all time. In the 1930s, shirley temple was the biggest star in hollywood. Aug 29, 2019 born to a dancer turned homemaker and a banker, with two older brothers, shirley rounded out the temple family. Shirley temple black, who as the most popular child movie star of all time lifted a film going nations spirits during the depression and then grew up. Since she was a child, her finances were managed by her parents. Shirley temple is one of the most legendary actresses of all time. Shirley temple, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of depressionera moviegoers, has died, according to publicist cheryl kagan. Shirley temple storybook collection the princess and the goblinsmadeline dvd, 2006 5 out of 5 stars. But when it became clear that audiences werent really all that interested in a shirley who was now no longer a child star, she decided to retire from the business at the tender age of 21. Feb 11, 2014 shirley temple black, who lifted americas spirits as a brighteyed, dimpled child movie star during the great depression and forged a second career as a u. Most americans know shirley temple as the adorable child actor with curly hair who graced movie screens from 1935 to 1938.
It was an effort to dispel the fabrications of so many other writers who werent there with her and didnt know shirley s true feelings. Shirley wrote the first volume of her autobiography in 1988 entitled child star. Many of us can recall seeing shirley temple strut across our tv screens singing animal crackers in my soup, yet fewer of us remember shirley temple as an adult. Child star shirley temple black an autobiography signed. It was an effort to dispel the fabrications of so many other writers who werent there with her and didnt know shirleys true feelings. Hollywood pays tribute to one of a kind child star. Shirley temple black, who lifted americas spirits as a brighteyed, dimpled child movie star during the great depression and forged a second career as a.
In the grip of the depression, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into audiences hearts. With shirley temple, pernell roberts, agnes moorehead, jonathan harris. In 1958, temple hosted a television series called shirley temples storybook. Shirley temple, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of depressionera moviegoers, has died, according to. While those facts are certainly the ones that stuck, temples life involved way more than just grenadine mocktails and cutesy performances. Her family fought for her to receive just compensation as a child actor. Shirley temple, american actress and public official who was an internationally popular child star of the 1930s, best known for such sentimental musicals as bright eyes, the little colonel, and curly top. For shirley temple, the curlyhaired moppet who was a hollywood antidote to the great depression, life has been, for the most part, a happilyever after affair. Feb 12, 2014 shirley temple black, who as a dimpled, precocious and determined little girl in the 1930s sang and tapdanced her way to a height of hollywood stardom and worldwide fame that no other child has. Shirley temple black, who lifted americas spirits as a brighteyed, dimpled child movie star during the great depression and later became a u. Shirley temple s storybook debuted in january of 1958.
Remembering shirley temple and her many ties to the walt disney company. Shirley temples storybook debuted in january of 1958. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. These little films provided temple with the springboard needed to become a bankable child star, and the success of the films paved the way for temples. The storybook collection contains timeless children s tales from the world s most enduring authors and features legendary stars like martin landau. Biography official website of shirley temple black. Shirley temple, american actress and public official who was an internationally popular child star of the 1930s, best known for such. San francisco ap shirley temple, the dimpled, curlyhaired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of depressionera moviegoers, has died, according to publicist. Shirley temple list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
This undated photo show child film star shirley temple during her depressionera run as the top boxoffice draw in the united states. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Shirley temple became a child star at age three and was popular for her cherubic looks and tapdancing. While those facts are certainly the ones that stuck, temple s life involved way more than just grenadine mocktails and cutesy performances. Get the best deals on shirley temple book when you shop the largest online selection at. For much of the decade, she was one of hollywoods greatest boxoffice attractions. Shirley temple black april 23, 1928 february 10, 2014 was arguably the most famous child actress in film history. Shirley temple black april 3, 1928 february 10, 2014 was the most celebrated child movie star of all time.
Shirley temples storybook is an american childrens anthology series hosted and narrated by actress shirley temple. Probably the most famous child star of the 20th century, shirley temple transitioned to the small screen in the late 50s as the host and sometimes star of a series of childrens fairytale enactments like ali baba and the forty thieves, mother goose and the emperors new clothes. Shirley temple black the quintessential child star of the 30s and 40stells in her own words the colorful story of her life as an actress. Feb 11, 2014 temple was the most famous child star of her time and arguably of all time, beginning her film career at age three and becoming the symbol of upbeat family entertainment during an era when many. She received more fan mail than greta garbo, and was photographed more often than the president. From the personal library of shirley temple, this special sixdisc dvd compilation features eleven neverbeforereleased onehour episodes from her memorable 1961 tv series, the shirley temple show. Feb 11, 2014 shirley temple, who has died aged 85, was the screens most popular child star of the 1930s, receiving at the age of eight 5,000 birthday gifts from fans the world over. Shirley temple wasnt just a child star she actually had. The beloved child star retired from acting in 1950 at the ripe old age of 22, starting a new chapter in her career.
Shirley temple s storybook is an american childrens anthology series hosted and narrated by actress shirley temple. Born to a dancer turned homemaker and a banker, with two older brothers, shirley rounded out the temple family. Remembering shirley temple and her many ties to the walt. Shirley temple black, the former child star and diplomat whose films in the 1930s cheered depressionweary moviegoers and made her the most famous little girl in the world, died feb. The jury is still out as to whether or not curly haired shirley temple was the most talented child star in movie history. According to biography, the child star got her start during the great depression at the age of just 3 years old. An autobiography by shirley temple january 1, 1989 paperback. Shirley temple black, hollywoods biggest little star. Feb 11, 2014 shirley temple, the child star phenomenon of the 1930s who went on to a career in international diplomacy, died of natural causes tuesday at home in woodside, calif. Shirley temple full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Shirley temple was americas top boxoffice draw from 1935 to 1938, a record no other child star has come near. Shirley temple, who charmed the nation as a child movie star in the 1930s and went on to become one of the nations diplomats in posts that. Shirley temple storybook collection trailer duration.
She was the top box office draw for four straight years, 193538, a record no other child star has come close to. In this candid, poised, resilient autobiography, shirley temple black tells what it was like to be a child star adored by millions during the depression 30s and the. Now 60 years old and a grandmother, she has published child star, an autobiography that ends in 1955, after the birth of her third child. Take a look at cnn s fast facts to learn more about the life of former child star shirley temple black. Shirley temples storybook television footage archive. Jul 26, 2018 for many, shirley temple is one of two things. The shirley temple story disney dvd, 2001 region 1 new. Shirley temples storybook was an american television show where former child star shirley temple presented famous stories to children, for example the. Alan ruck draws connections between his breakout role in ferris buellers day off and his recent work on the emmynominated succession. Temples songanddance routines and her portrayals of rebelliousbutloveable little ragamuffins won her the hearts of millionsand occasionally caused controversy. Pippi longstocking episode 25 pippi and the carpenter shirley temple pippi longstocking pippi. Shirley temples storybook is a 19581961 american childrens anthology series hosted and narrated by actress shirley temple.
Feb 11, 2014 this undated photo show child film star shirley temple during her depressionera run as the top boxoffice draw in the united states. Shirley temple black, who as a dimpled, precocious and determined little girl in the 1930s sang and tapdanced her way to a height of hollywood stardom and. Shirley temple, who has died aged 85, was the screens most popular child star of the 1930s, receiving at the age of eight 5,000 birthday gifts from fans the world over. Dec 05, 2019 shirley temple is one of the most legendary actresses of all time. Larry king live cnn october 25, 1988 larry king interviews shirley temple black upon the release of her autobiography child star. The family was of dutch, english, and german ancestry. Shirley temple was born on april 23, 1928, in santa monica, california, the third child of homemaker gertrude temple and bank employee george temple. Known as hollywoods darling during the great depression, shed already appeared in a whopping 40 films. She returned briefly to showbusiness in the late 1950s with a childrens television series, shirley temples storybook and the shirley temple. Following her retirement from movies at the age of 22, she embarked on a career in diplomacy that included appointments as the u.
New listing child star an autobiography by shirley temple hardcover. The shirley temple story disney dvd, 2001 region 1 new sealed 4. Foxs cleverly worded movie contracts, poorly understood by her father, held a financial truncheon over her curly head. No collection of shirley temple films is complete without her enjoyable shorts from the baby burlesks, produced by educational filmscomedy house in 1932. Shirley temple, legendary child star, dead at 85 variety.
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