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Disney's Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
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As America struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s, a little girl with big dimples and indescribable charm danced her way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Based on the true story of child star Shirley Temple, this delightful film follows Shirley's early career.
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Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Melissa Joan Hart (TV's "Sabrina")
DVD TECHNICAL SPECS:
Video
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Description Modifier: DVD
Color: Color
Audio
Sound: Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Technical
Regional Encoding: Region 1
Plot Summary
As America struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s, a little girl with big dimples and indescribable charm danced her way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Based on the true story of child star Shirley Temple, portrayed by look-alike Ashley Rose Orr (Broadway's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN), this delightful film follows Shirley's early career, starting with her discovery by a studio executive at age four. Adored by the public almost overnight, Shirley quickly became Hollywood's top box office draw. But as her fame grew to legendary status, Shirley's parents, George and Gertrude Temple (Connie Britton TV's SPIN CITY), struggled to protect her from overzealous fans, Hollywood exploitation and, eventually, the end of her studio contract and the threat of financial ruin. Filled with famous song-and-dance routines, wonderfully recreated and expertly performed, CHILD STAR: THE SHIRLEY TEMPLE STORY, is pure joy for families and fans worldwide!
Cast
Ashley Rose Orr
Shirley Temple
Emily Hart
Teen Shirley Temple
Connie Britton
Gertrude Temple
Colin Friels
George Temple
Hinton Battle
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Steven Vidler
Darryl Zanuck
Randall Berger
Bank President
Additional Details
Directed By: Nadia Tass Original Release Date:12/18/01 Written By: Joe Wiesenfeld Studio: Walt Disney Home Video Approximate Run Time: 88 minutes MPAA: TV-PG.