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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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DVD BONUS FEATURES:

  • Featurette: "Child Star: The Making Of A Legend"
  • 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.