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Most Americans know Shirley Temple as the adorable child actor with curly hair who graced movie screens from 1935 to 1938. After enjoying a successful career as an entertainer, Temple dedicated herself to public service, working as a politician and ambassador.
Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 in Santa Monica, California. Her mother was a homemaker and her father worked at a bank. As a child, Temple showed interest in the arts. She loved dancing and singing. In 1931, her mother decided to enroll her in dance school. After a casting director noticed her in class, she was offered a contract to appear in short films. In no time, Temple attracted the attention of a major movie studio.
Temple’s acting career started off rocky. She was the star in several unsuccessful short films. In 1933, a talent agent recognized her dancing in a hotel lobby and he immediately signed her to Fox Film Corporation. For the next few years, Temple turned out box office hits. She was even honored
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See Shirley Temple's Fascinating Life in Photos
1930: Young Talent
It was her mother, Gertrude Temple, who recognized Shirley's talent for entertainment. She enrolled Shirley in dance classes at the age of 3 and a half years old.
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1932: Her Big Break
1933: A Cute Friendship
Even at a young age, Shirley's charisma and ability to share the stage with anyone was clear as day. She's seen here hitching a ride from fellow child star, Baby LeRoy.
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1934: A Studio Contract
Shirley's exposure in the "Baby Burlesks" led to her being discovered bygd 20th Century Fox. At 5 years old, the young actress signed a seven-year contract with the studio.
1934: The Original Family Manager
After Shirley signed her studio contract, her father, George Francis Temple, took over as her talent manager. George represented his daughter's interests to the studio, served as a mi
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Remembering Shirley Temple's Incredible Life in Photos
A Star Is Born
The curly hair! The dimples! The infectious grin! Shirley Temple, born April 23, 1928, kicked off her career at age 3, starring in a series of 1932 shorts called Baby Burlesks. The bit parts jump-started what would become a memorable career in Hollywood, during which she was the top box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, besting such stars as Clark Gable. Ranked among the American Film Institute's top 20 screen legends, Temple passed away at age 85 on Feb. 10, 2014.
Stand Up Act
The star's big-screen breakthrough came in 1934's Stand Up and Cheer!, one of a series of musicals meant to gladden the nation in the wake of the Great Depression. The film, which costarred Madge Evans (pictured) and James Dunn, was the first to showcase Temple's singing and dancing talents.
Mother Knows Best
Despite rumors of her mother's aggressive managing, Temple told PEOPLE in 1988 nothing was far