Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Rest in Peace, Darling Shirley



First thing this morning, I learned the sad news that Shirley Temple had passed away at the age of 85.  America's little darling---especially through the difficult years of the Great Depression---Shirley brought a charm all her own to the big screen. Audiences loved her, and she was a top box-office draw for several years.  In fact, from 1935 to 1939, she was said to be the most popular movie star in America, with Clark Gable a distant second. Her films are sweet and sentimental, and they always make my heart smile.

My 5 favorites of Shirley's films are:

1.  I'll Be Seeing You
2.  Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
3.  The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
4.  A Little Princess
5.  Now and Forever



Rest in peace, darling Shirley.  You will be missed!!  But you will not be forgotten---thanks to all your wonderful films, you will be forever in our hearts!