Shirley Temple was too cute not to honor with an official good-bye. She passed away at the age of 85 yesterday after a long and successful life. She was the number one box-office star from 1935 to 1938 when America was still hurting from the recession. Her mother was with her every day on the set of every movie. In 1939 she lost the lead in The Wizard of Oz to Judy Garland and her career started to decline and she retired at 22. But the fortune she had earned was protected in a trust for her. Shirley was a pioneer in celebrity endorsements. Her Shirley Temple dresses, cereal bowls, curly wigs etc, and most of all her DOLLS, earned her more money than her movies did. She had a successful 55 year marriage to her husband Charles Black.
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I rode in an elevator with her once, she was in my building for jury duty
I heard a sound bite today from her saying that of the $3 million she earned, she was left with only $44,000 in her trust fund. Luckily, her second husband was a successful businessman!
RIP Bright Eyes. A Class Act. Current female “celebrities” could take lessons from a gracious, smart, sophisticated woman like Mrs. Black.
I believe it was the Depression and she didn’t “lose” the role, her studio wanted more money to lend her out for the role.
She had the good sense to leave the biz when she did and build a good life with family away from Hollywood.
I had that adorable doll when I was young. Good memories. RIP, Shirley.
when I was a little girl back in the 50’s my mother and I watch her movies everyday on T.V. at 4:00 pm. I also had her doll. Gosh, we loved her.
she will continue to make history, folks!!
THE POSTER CHILD FOR MK ULTRA/MIND CONTROL
Strom, STROM!
She had everything going for her then gave it up to a BLACK!
XYZ, the poster child for why you should at least try to finish your lithium.
I still have this doll!