"During this Depression, when the spirit of the people is lower than at any other time, it is a splendid thing that for just 15 cents an American can go to a movie and look at the smiling face of a baby and forget his troubles."
"Shirley Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo."
Shirley Temple, born in 1928, became a film star at three with the release of Stand Up and Cheer! in 1934. From 1935 to 1938, she was the top box office draw, surpassing major stars like Clark Gable. Her films helped Fox studios recover financially during the Great Depression, offering hope to audiences. President Franklin D. Roosevelt acknowledged her impact, stating her films allowed Americans to forget their troubles. Beyond acting, Temple had a diverse career as a mother, interior designer, and ambassador, while her family worked to maintain her normalcy amid fame.
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