Shirley Temple was an American actress, singer, and dancer who achieved fame as a child star during the 1930s. She was known for her curly blonde hair, dimples, and precocious personality. Temple starred in a string of successful films, including Bright Eyes (1934), Curly Top (1935), and Heidi (1937). She was awarded a special Academy Award in 1934 for her "outstanding contribution to screen entertainment".

Temple's popularity waned in the late 1930s as she grew older. She continued to act in films and on television, but she never achieved the same level of entertainment success as she had as a child. In the 1950s, Temple entered politics and served as a United States ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. She later retired from public life and became a successful businesswoman.

Shirley Temple memorabilia remains popular today. Her dolls are highly sought-after by collectors, and her films are often shown more...

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Fort Apache 1948, Starring John Wayne, Shirley temple & Henry…

Fort Apache (1948) Movie Daybill

Fort Apache 1948, Starring John Wayne, Shirley temple & Henry Fonda, Rko radio pictures, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Simmons Ltd, Sydney, 32 x 76 cm

That Hagen Girl 1947, Starring Ronald Reagan & Shirley temple,…

Hagen Girl (1947) - Reagan & Temple Star

That Hagen Girl 1947, Starring Ronald Reagan & Shirley temple, Warner Bros, Director: Peter Godfrey, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Victory Publicity Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 34 x 76 cm

Ideal all composition Shirley temple doll, sleeping eyes with…

Original Shirley Temple Doll with Mohair Wig and Cotton Dress

Ideal all composition Shirley temple doll, sleeping eyes with original mohair wig and cotton dress 34 cm

Dolls comprising Armand Marseille with bisque head, 21' (53 cm),…

Armand Marseille and Shirley Temple Dolls

Dolls comprising Armand Marseille with bisque head, 21' (53 cm), open mouth with upper teeth, period dress on composite body, made in Germany; also Shirley temple doll 21' (53 cm) composite doll, sleeping eyes; usual cracking/crazing and aged dress. (2…

Shirley Temple doll, original composition probably unauthorised…

Vintage Shirley Temple Doll with Original Clothing

Shirley Temple doll, original composition probably unauthorised 1930's doll, all original clothing and shoes, no makers marks, some slight crazing to upper lip. Height 33 cm

Movie Poster, the Sword of Valour, 1924 Colour linocut,…

The Sword of Valour

Movie Poster, the Sword of Valour, 1924 Colour linocut, initialled 'R.R.' in block lower right, 102 x 38 cm. Linen backed., Text continues 'Snowy Baker with Dorothy Revier and a stellar cast including Boomerang, the wonder horse. Distributed by Mutual…

Ideal Shirley temple all composition doll, sleeping eyes with…

Shirley Temple Doll Set - All Composition and Hard Plastic

Ideal Shirley temple all composition doll, sleeping eyes with original blonde mohair wig together with hard plastic doll 33 cm, 17 cm

Shirley temple silver and enamel cigarette case, the front with…

Shirley Temple Enamel Cigarette Case

Shirley temple silver and enamel cigarette case, the front with hand painted enamel panel depicting Shirley temple in white dress, the back chased in high relief with floral decoration, with gilded interior, hallmarked, height 8.2 cm width 6 cm, approx.…

Shirley temple fox film star doll in original outfit & box,…

Shirley Temple Fox Film Star Doll with Original Outfit

Shirley temple fox film star doll in original outfit & box, numbered stamp to the box '2018'. condition good to fair, some paint cracks, wear to the box. Length 48 cm

Shirley temple doll. Marked 'Ideal'. Opening eyes. Dressed,…

Vintage Ideal Shirley Temple Doll with Opening Eyes

Shirley temple doll. Marked 'Ideal'. Opening eyes. Dressed, height 49 cm

Shirley Temple doll in pink costume, circa 1930s. 39 cm

1930s Shirley Temple Doll in Pink Costume

Shirley Temple doll in pink costume, circa 1930s. 39 cm

Seventeen 1937 & 1938 Photoplay magazines, 35.5 cm x 27 cm,…

Vintage Photoplay Magazines featuring Shirley Temple and Bette Davis

Seventeen 1937 & 1938 Photoplay magazines, 35.5 cm x 27 cm, including Shirley temple, Bette Davis

Shirley temple doll, with original clothing & packed in…

Original Shirley Temple Doll in Box with Clothing - 27cm

Shirley temple doll, with original clothing & packed in original box. Height 27 cm

Shirley Temple Black, signed hardcover autobiography 'Child…

Child Star: Shirley Temple's Autobiography

Shirley Temple Black, signed hardcover autobiography 'Child Star'

Shirley temple Ideal doll, all composition sleeping eyes with…

Shirley Temple Ideal Doll - 45cm

Shirley temple Ideal doll, all composition sleeping eyes with real hair wig on straight limb body 45 cm

'Shirley Temple' 21 inch doll with composition head, body and…

Vintage Shirley Temple Doll in Original School Uniform

'Shirley Temple' 21 inch doll with composition head, body and jointed arms & legs, blue sleeping eyes, blond hair, open mouth & six upper teeth, original clothes, dress & shoes (School uniform 1938- see Dolls Digest) (slightly crazed surface)