Shirley Jackson was an acclaimed American writer known for the short story 'The Lottery,' as well as longer works like 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle.'. Ideal Toy and Novelty Company in New York City negotiated a license for dolls with the company's first doll wearing the polka-dot dress from Stand Up and Cheer! Following her 1948 appearance opposite John Wayne in Fort Apache, Temple found it increasingly difficult to land major roles. Educational Pictures launched its Baby Burlesks,[15][16][17][18] 10-minute comedy shorts satirizing recent films and events, using preschool children in every role. ', James Garner was an actor known for his lead roles in the TV shows "Maverick, "The Rockford Files" and for films including "The Notebook.". Temple's song-and-dance routine to the tune "On the Good Ship Lollipop" in 1934's Bright Eyes earned her a special Academy Award, for "Outstanding Personality of 1934." https://www.biography.com/actor/shirley-temple. Temple was appointed ambassador to Ghana in 1974. Shirley Temple Black – Hollywood child star Shirley Temple, who became diplomat Shirley Temple Black, died late February 10 of natural causes in her Woodside, California, home. [14], While at the dance school, she was spotted by Charles Lamont, who was a casting director for Educational Pictures. She began her career in a series of short films, called "Baby Burlesques," in which the three-and-a-half-year-old … [90][91], Temple was extensively involved with the Commonwealth Club of California, a public-affairs forum headquartered in San Francisco. The latter two were panned by the critics, and Corner was the first of her films to show a slump in ticket sales. However, her mother demurred. In 1988, Temple became the only person to date to achieve the rank of honorary U.S. Foreign Service officer. Shirley Temple Roberson Hart Shirley Hart, 87, a resident of Forrest City, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by her family in her home. As Temple's entertainment work petered out, she refocused her efforts on a career in public service. In February 1935, Temple became the first child star to be honored with a miniature Juvenile Oscar for her film accomplishments,[38][39][40][note 3] and she added her footprints and handprints to the forecourt at Grauman's Chinese Theatre a month later. In the general election, McCloskey was elected with 63,850 votes (57.2%) to Archibald's 43,759 votes (39.2%). She was in Prague in August 1968, as a representative of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies, and going to meet with Czechoslovakian party leader Alexander Dubček on the very day that Soviet-backed forces invaded the country. Publicist Cheryl Kagan says Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night, Feb. 10, 2014, surrounded by family at her home near San Francisco. The Little Princess was a 1939 critical and commercial success, with Shirley's acting at its peak. [85], In 1999, she hosted the AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars awards show on CBS, and in 2001 served as a consultant on an ABC-TV production of her autobiography, Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story. [11][12][13] At about this time, Shirley's mother began styling her daughter's hair in ringlets. On multiple occasions, fans yanked her hair to test the rumor. She was said to be the studio's greatest asset. Between 1935 and 1938, she was the world’s top box office star, leaving Clark Gable in second place. [121], Temple was the recipient of many awards and honors, including a special Juvenile Academy Award,[104] the Life Achievement Award from the American Center of Films for Children,[98] the National Board of Review Career Achievement Award,[122] Kennedy Center Honors,[123][124] and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.[125]. These were in the Frolics of Youth series with Frank Coghlan Jr.; Temple played Mary Lou Rogers, the baby sister in a contemporary suburban family. [66] Selznick suggested that she move abroad, gain maturity as an actress, and even change her name. She confirmed her true age when she was 21 (Burdick 5; Edwards 23, Shirley and her parents traveled to Washington, D.C. late in 1935 to meet Roosevelt and his wife. [20][21] She was lent to Tower Productions for a small role in her first feature film (The Red-Haired Alibi) in 1932[22][23] and, in 1933, to Universal, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Pictures for various parts.[24][25]. In 1950, she married television executive Charles Alden Black, becoming known as Shirley Temple Black, and remained with him until his death in 2005. Biographer Anne Edwards wrote about the tone and tenor of Shirley Temple films: Edwards pointed out that the characters created for Temple would change the lives of the cold, the hardened, and the criminal with positive results. Kid 'n' Africa had Shirley imperiled in the jungle. Before 1935 ended, the girl's income from licensed merchandise royalties would exceed $100,000, which doubled her income from her movies. [88][89] She ran in the open primary as a conservative Republican and came in second with 34,521 votes (22.44%), behind Republican law school professor Pete McCloskey, who placed first in the primary with 52,882 votes (34.37%) and advanced to the general election with Democrat Roy A. Archibald, who finished fourth with 15,069 votes (9.79%), but advanced as the highest-placed Democratic candidate. Successful Shirley Temple items included a line of girls' dresses, accessories, soap, dishes, cutout books, sheet music, mirrors, paper tablets, and numerous other items. She is 18th on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female American screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema. She died of natural causes at her home in … Three-hundred-thousand dolls were sold within six months, and 225,000 books between October and December 1958. Even her baby book was revised to support the 1929 date. [47] In 1937, John Ford was hired to direct the sepia-toned Wee Willie Winkie (Temple's own favorite), and an A-list cast was signed that included Victor McLaglen, C. Aubrey Smith and Cesar Romero. That year, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Little Miss Broadway and Just Around the Corner were released. Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California, and was the third child (two boys, John and George, Jr, preceded her) of housewife Gertrude Temple and banker George Temple. Curly Top was Shirley's last film before the merger between 20th Century Pictures, Inc. and the Fox Film Corporation. Fitzgerald thought his screenwriting days were over, and, with some hesitation, accepted Cowan's offer to write the screenplay titled "Cosmopolitan" based on the short story. Fitzgerald objected, saying that at age 12 (going on twenty), the actress was too worldly for the part and would detract from the aura of innocence otherwise framed by Honoria's character. [59], In 1940, Shirley starred in two flops at Twentieth Century Fox—The Blue Bird and Young People. The. Dubček fell out of favor with the Soviets after a series of reforms known as the Prague Spring. Shirley Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and starring in films like 'Bright Eyes' and 'Heidi.'. Temple and Black were married in his parents' Del Monte, California home on December 16, 1950, before a small assembly of family and friends.[104][110][111]. [79][80] The series was popular but faced issues. [33], After the success of her first three films, Shirley's parents realized that their daughter was not being paid enough money. She was born July 7, 1933, in Marianna the daughter of Dillon and Grace Boney Roberson. Her father became her agent and financial adviser. [71] A mug, a pitcher, and a cereal bowl in cobalt blue with a decal of the little actress were given away as a premium with Wheaties. She married sweetheart Robert Temple in 1955 and together they enjoyed over 63 years of wedded bliss. [75], False claims circulated that Temple was not a child, but a 30-year-old dwarf, due in part to her stocky body type. A world-famous singer with a big voice and a glamorous reputation, Shirley Bassey has recorded numerous hits, including three James Bond theme songs. She was 85… You've probably heard by now that screen legend/most famous child star of all time Shirley Temple passed away this Monday.It is a sad day for her loved ones and for fans of classic film. In 1967, she ran unsuccessfully for a U.S. congressional seat. Image of Shirley Temple and Eddie Cantor cutting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday cake in Los Angeles, California, 1937. She began her diplomatic career in 1969, when she was appointed to represent the United States at a session of the United Nations General Assembly, where she worked at the U.S. Mission under Ambassador Charles W. Yost. There were reports that Temple herself was behind the dream sequence and she had enthusiastically pushed for it, but in her autobiography she vehemently denied this. Temple capitalized on licensed merchandise that featured her wholesome image; the merchandise included dolls, dishes, and clothing. Curly Top and The Littlest Rebel were named to Variety's list of top box office draws for 1935. Pneumonia is a common complication of … Shirley Temple Slattery, 84, of Millersville passed away on September 22, 2020. (When off-set, she attended the Westlake School for Girls.) Shirley Temple was a leading child film actress during the Great Depression, starring in works like Bright Eyes and Captain January. Selznick, however, became romantically involved with Jennifer Jones and lost interest in developing Shirley's career. Her films were seen as generating hope and optimism, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "It is a splendid thing that for just fifteen cents, an American can go to a movie and look at the smiling face of a baby and forget his troubles. Temple began her film career at the age of three in 1931. [10], Her mother encouraged Shirley to develop her singing, dancing, and acting talents, and in September 1931 enrolled her in Meglin's Dance School in Los Angeles. In 1958, Temple returned to show business with a two-season television anthology series of fairy tale adaptations. Temple died on February 10, 2014, at her home near San Francisco, California. Her birth certificate was altered to prolong her babyhood shortly after she signed with Fox in 1934; her birth year was advanced from 1928 to 1929. Shirley Temple dolls realized $45 million in sales before 1941. Temple was then lent to other studios. Sponsored by Procter & Gamble, Junior Miss was directed by Gordon Hughes, with David Rose as musical director.[70]. The family moved to Washington, D.C., when Black was recalled to the Navy at the outbreak of the Korean War. [58], In 1939, she was the subject of the Salvador Dalí painting Shirley Temple, The Youngest, Most Sacred Monster of the Cinema in Her Time, and she was animated with Donald Duck in The Autograph Hound. [100], Later, after she became ambassador to Czechoslovakia, she was present in the Velvet Revolution, which brought about the end of communism in Czechoslovakia. [81] The show was reworked and released in color in September 1960 in a regular time-slot as The Shirley Temple Show. From 1989 to '92, she entered into yet another public service role, this time as ambassador to Czechoslovakia. [112] On April 28, 1952, Temple gave birth to a son, Charles Alden Black Jr., in Washington. Shirley Temple died in 2014 at the age of 85. She got her start in the movies at the age of three and soon progressed to super stardom. Most of the Shirley Temple films were inexpensively made at $200,000 or $300,000 apiece, and were comedy-dramas with songs and dances added, sentimental and melodramatic situations, and bearing little production value. [55] The following year, Zanuck secured the rights to the children's novel A Little Princess, believing the book would be an ideal vehicle for the girl. He budgeted the film at $1.5 million (twice the amount of Corner) and chose it to be her first Technicolor feature. [92][93], Temple got her start in foreign service after her failed run for Congress in 1967 when Henry Kissinger overheard her talking about South West Africa at a party. She was 85. Shirley often played a fixer-upper, a precocious Cupid, or the good fairy in these films, reuniting her estranged parents or smoothing out the wrinkles in the romances of young couples. Shirley traveled all over the world with her husband while he was serving in the US Army. Shirley could do it all: act, sing and dance and all at the age of five! Shirley Temple Deeter died September 26, 2020, at her home in Riverview, Florida. She was 85 years old. According to her IMDb page, Temple starred in nearly 50 films over 18 years of acting, and at one point she was making $50,000 for each one (via History).Also, in 1936, her income was the seventh highest in the country. She relished her married name, taking great pleasure in introducing herself as Shirley Temple as though she were a movie star! As a result, her only film for Metro was Kathleen in 1941, a story about an unhappy teenager. Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star who put smiles on the faces of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. [62] At the studio, the girl's bungalow was renovated, all traces of her tenure expunged, and the building was reassigned as an office. [50], Temple's parents and Twentieth Century-Fox sued British writer/critic Graham Greene for libel and won. In 1936, her income from royalties topped $200,000. After meeting Shirley in July, Fitzgerald changed his mind, and tried to persuade her mother to let her star in the film. On July 18, 1934, the contractual salary was raised to $1,000 per week; meanwhile, her mother's salary was raised to $250 per week, with an additional $15,000 bonus for each movie finished. [101], In 1943, 15-year-old Temple met John Agar (1921–2002), an Army Air Corps sergeant, physical training instructor, and member of a Chicago meat-packing family. The juvenile cast delivered their lines as best they could, with the younger players reciting phonetically. She spoke at many meetings through the years, and was president for a period in 1984. She was born July 7, 1933, in Marianna the daughter of Dillon and Grace Boney Roberson. Iconic child actress, Shirley Temple Black has died. The show lacked the special effects necessary for fairy tale dramatizations, sets were amateurish, and episodes were not telecast in a regular time-slot. When Temple began to mature, her popularity with audiences waned. Shirley and the elder Charles would remain married until his death from complications of a bone marrow disease in 2005. The role was a breakthrough performance for Temple. When acting, she wore dental plates and caps to hide the gaps in her teeth. On February 8, 1960, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Porcelain dolls were created by Elke Hutchens. When this elicited nervous giggles in response, Freed threw her out and ended their contract before any films were produced. Her mother, Gertrude, enrolled her in dancing school at the age of 3, and in 1932 little Miss Temple … Temple's mother capitalized on the toddler's natural flair for dancing by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3 1/2. [94] She was appointed as a delegate to the 24th United Nations General Assembly (September – December 1969) by President Richard M. Nixon[95][96][97] and United States Ambassador to Ghana (December 6, 1974 – July 13, 1976) by President Gerald R. Temple married actor John Agar Jr. in 1945 when she was only 17 years old. Don Shirley was a 20th-century Jamaican American pianist and composer who often performed with the Don Shirley Trio. The series was based on stories by Sally Benson. Sandra Dee became the “Queen of Teens” in 1950s Hollywood, appearing in such films as Gidget and A Summer Place. [74], At the height of her popularity, Temple was often the subject of many myths and rumors, with several being propagated by the Fox press department. Temple arrived for the audition on December 7, 1933; she won the part and was signed to a $150-per-week contract that was guaranteed for two weeks by Fox Film Corporation. Mrs. Hart loved working as a CNA at the nursing home in Brinkley for many years. While Temple occasionally used "Jane" as a middle name, her birth certificate reads "Shirley Temple". Temple bore witness to two crucial moments in the history of Czechoslovakia's fight against communism. Today, she died at 85. At age 44, in 1972, Temple was diagnosed with breast cancer. Film hits such as Curly Top and Heidi followed year after year during the mid-to-late 1930s. [98][99], She served as the United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia (August 23, 1989 – July 12, 1992), having been appointed by President George H. W. Bush,[72] and was the first and only female in this job. On February 10th, 2014, Shirley Temple died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the age of 85. [118][119] The cause of death, according to her death certificate released on March 3, 2014, was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Their daughter, Lori, was born on April 9, 1954;[104] she went on to be a bassist for the rock band the Melvins. She sat on the boards of corporations and organizations including The Walt Disney Company, Del Monte Foods, and the National Wildlife Federation. Temple openly sympathized with anti-communist dissidents and was ambassador when the United States established formal diplomatic relations with the newly elected government led by Václav Havel. A chapter of his life story was the subject of the 2018 film 'Green Book. [6][7] She had two brothers: John and George, Jr.[7][8][9] The family moved to Brentwood, Los Angeles. Mrs. Hart loved working as a CNA at the nursing home in Brinkley for many years. She was 85 years old. He warned her that she was typecast, and her career was in perilous straits. citizens. [64], In 1944, David O. Selznick signed Temple to a four-year contract. A succession of films followed: The Little Colonel, Our Little Girl, Curly Top (with the signature song "Animal Crackers in My Soup"), and The Littlest Rebel in 1935. Temple reportedly had a close relationship with her kids. Temple -- known in private life as Shirley Temple Black -- died Monday night at her home near San Francisco, surrounded by her family and caregivers, according to the statement. She was a graduate of Honaker High School. Two years later, she achieved international fame in Bright Eyes, a feature film designed specifically for her talents. The movie was the first feature film crafted specifically for Temple's talents and the first where her name appeared over the title. Junior Miss debuted March 4, 1942, in which she played the title role. Shirley was born in Baskin, LA on January 9, 1937. Temple's original contract for $150 per week is equivalent to $2,960 in 2019, adjusted for inflation; however, the economic value of $150 during the Great Depression was equal to around $18,500 in 2019 money due to the punishing effects of deflation—six times higher than a surface-level conversion. [115] The couple were married for 54 years until his death on August 4, 2005, at his home in Woodside, California, of complications from a bone marrow disease.[116]. In 1988, she published her autobiography, Child Star.[4]. When Temple was just 3 years old, she landed a contract with Educational Pictures, making her acting debut in a string of low-budget movies dubbed "Baby Burlesques." [32] She performed in a short skit in the film alongside popular Fox star James Dunn, singing and tap dancing. Shirley Temple died at the age of 85 in 2014 at her home in Woodside, California. Temple hid behind the piano while she was in the studio. [35], On December 28, 1934, Bright Eyes was released. By 1940, however, her best films with 20th Century Fox were behind her. She was the Grand Marshal of the New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, three times in 1939, 1989, and 1999. She endorsed Postal Telegraph, Sperry Drifted Snow Flour, the Grunow Teledial radio, Quaker Puffed Wheat,[71] General Electric, and Packard automobiles. She first appeared on television in 1932 when she was only three years old. Shirley Temple, perhaps the most famous child actor of all time, has died. Other merchandise included handbags and hats, coloring books, a toy theater, and a recreation of the Baby, Take a Bow polka-dot dress. Shirley MacLaine is one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, known for a range of films that include 'The Apartment,' 'Sweet Charity' and 'Terms of Endearment.'. Adjusted for inflation, that would be an astonishing $43 million. The marriage yielded one child, a daughter named Linda Susan, before ending in divorce in 1949. However, upon meeting with Arthur Freed for a preliminary interview, the MGM producer exposed his genitals to her. [94], Temple served on boards of directors of large enterprises and organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, Del Monte Foods, Bank of America, Bank of California, BANCAL Tri-State, Fireman's Fund Insurance, United States Commission for UNESCO, United Nations Association and National Wildlife Federation. Two years later, she became chief of protocol of the United States, a position that she would hold until 1977. Episodes ran one hour each, and Temple acted in three of the sixteen episodes. [65], According to biographer Robert Windeler, her 1947–1949 films neither made nor lost money, but "had a cheapie B look about them and indifferent performances from her". The fact that she never seemed to miss any teeth led some people to conclude that she had all her adult teeth. She received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer in motion pictures during 1934. [31] Released in May 1934, Stand Up and Cheer! The death has taken place of Charlotte (Shirley) Temple, 16 Holywell Village, Killea and formerly The Brandywell Bar, Brandywell, Derry City. The Runt Page was a pastiche of The Front Page. [102][103] She married him at age 17 on September 19, 1945, before 500 guests in an Episcopal ceremony at Wilshire Methodist Church in Los Angeles. As a way of explaining how she knew stylized buck-and-wing dancing, she was enrolled for two weeks in the Elisa Ryan School of Dancing. Legendary singing-and-dancing child star Shirley Temple died Monday night of natural causes in her Woodside, Calif., home, surrounded by her family and caregivers. © 2020 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. She was 85. Temple died at age 85 on February 10, 2014, at her home in Woodside, California. While no cause of death has been announced, speculation is that she passed away from natural causes. [51] Midway through shooting of the movie, the dream sequence was added to the script. [61], After her departure from Twentieth Century-Fox,[note 5] Shirley was signed by MGM for her comeback; the studio made plans to team her with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney for the Andy Hardy series. [84], Temple continued to work in television, making guest appearances on The Red Skelton Show, Sing Along with Mitch, and other shows. She later reported that it was from here she saw an unarmed woman on the street gunned down by Soviet forces, the sight of which stayed with her for the rest of her life. [73] Temple lamented in her memoirs that it "made no economic sense" to pursue litigation against those who made unlicensed goods under her name; a successful lawsuit was filed by Ideal Toy Company against a certain Lenora Doll Company who manufactured and sold Shirley Temple dolls without authorization, with Temple herself cited as a co-plaintiff befitting her celebrity status. By the time she called it quits, Business Insider reports she had made an estimated $3.2 million. In December 1998, Temple's lifetime accomplishments were celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors, held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. "[30][note 2], On December 21, 1933, her contract was extended to a year at the same $150 per week with a seven-year option, and her mother Gertrude was hired at $25 per week as her hairdresser and personal coach. Dear sister of George, Lily, Rosemary and Eileen. When her rendition of the song "On a Good Ship Lollipop" became famous in the 1930s, she earned a special Academy Award. This biography provides detailed information about her … The subsequent salary increase to $1,000 weekly had the economic value of $123,000 in 2019 money, and the bonus of $15,000 per movie (equal to $296,000 in 2019) had the purchasing power of $1.85 million (in 2019 money) in a decade when a quarter could buy a meal. Temple retired from film in 1950 at the age of 22.[2][3]. The living room wall was painted with a mural depicting her as a fairy-tale princess wearing a golden star on her head. She made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a sitcom pilot that was never released. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Shirley Temple Huskey Fuquay-Varina – Shirley Temple Huskey, age 84, died on December 8, 2020. 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