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!
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