Temple began her film career in 1932 at the age of three and, in 1934, found international fame in Bright Eyes, a feature film designed specifically for her talents. She received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer to motion pictures during 1934, and film hits such as Curly Top and Heidi followed year after year during the mid-to-late 1930s. Licensed merchandise that capitalized on her wholesome image included dolls, dishes, and clothing. Her box office popularity waned as she reached adolescence, and she left the film industry in her teens. She appeared in a few films of varying quality in her mid-to-late teens, and retired completely from films in 1950 at the age of 22. She was the top box-office draw four years in a row (1935–38) in a Motion Picture Herald poll.
Temple returned to show business in 1958 with a two-season television anthology series of fairy tale adaptations. She made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a sitcom pilot that was never released. She sat on the boards of corporations and organizations including The Walt Disney Company, Del Monte Foods, and the National Wildlife Federation. In 1988, she published her autobiography, Child Star. Temple was the recipient of awards and honors including Kennedy Center Honors and a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
Temple ranks 18th on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female American screen legends of all time.
Temple began dance classes at Meglin's Dance School in Hollywood in 1931, at the age of 3. Her film career began when a casting director from Educational Pictures visited her class. Although Temple hid behind the piano in the studio, she was chosen by the director, invited to audition, and, eventually, signed to a contract with Educational.
Temple worked at Educational from 1932 to 1933, and appeared in two series of short subjects for the studio. Her first series, Baby Burlesks, satirized recent motion pictures and politics. In the series "Baby Burlesks", Shirley would dress up in a diaper, but then be wearing adult clothes everywhere else. The series was considered controversial by some viewers because of its depiction of young children in adult situations. Her second series at Educational, Frolics of Youth, was a bit more acceptable, and cast her as a bratty younger sister in a contemporary suburban family.
While working for Educational Pictures, Temple also performed many walk-on and bit player roles in various films at other studios. She is said to have auditioned for a lead role in Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies (later known as The Little Rascals) in the early 1930s; various reasons are given for her not having been cast in the role. Roach stated that Temple and her mother were unable to make it through the red tape of the audition process, while Our Gang producer/director Robert F. McGowan recalls that the studio wanted to cast Temple, but they refused to give in to Temple's mother's demands that Temple receive special star billing. Temple, in her autobiography Child Star, denies that she ever auditioned for Our Gang at all. However, Temple had some connection with Our Gang in that Temple's carpool friend, David Holt, had a small role in the 1933 Little Rascals film Forgotten Babies.
Temple was finally signed to Fox Film Corporation (which later merged with 20th Century Pictures to become 20th Century Fox) in late 1933 after appearing in Stand Up and Cheer! with James Dunn. Later, she was paired with Dunn in several films.
Temple would stay with Fox until 1940, becoming the studio's most lucrative player. Her contract was amended several times between 1933 and 1935, and she was loaned to Paramount for a pair of successful films in 1934. For four solid years, she ranked as the top-grossing box office star in America. Shirley's birth certificate was altered to hold on to her babyhood; her birth year was advanced from 1928 to 1929. She was not told her real age until her twelfth (actually thirteenth) birthday.
Her popularity earned her both public adulation and the approval of her peers. Even at the age of five, the hallmark of her acting work was her professionalism: she always had her lines memorized and dance steps prepared when shooting began.
Temple also made pictures with Carole Lombard, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou, and many others. Arthur Treacher appeared as a kindly butler in several of Temple's films.
Temple's ability as a dancer (especially a tap dancer) is well known and celebrated. Even in her earliest films she danced, and she was able to handle complex tap choreography by the age of five. She was teamed with famed dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in The Little Colonel, The Littlest Rebel, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Just Around the Corner. Robinson also coached and developed her choreography for many of her other films. Because Robinson was African-American, and the South was replete with racism, his scenes holding hands with Temple had to be edited out in many cities in the South.
Aside from the films, there were many Shirley Temple product during the 1930s. Ideal's numerous Temple dolls, dressed in costumes from the movies, were top sellers. Original Shirley Temple dolls bring in hundreds of dollars on the secondary market today. Other successful Temple items included a line of girls' dresses and hairbows. Several of Temple's film songs, including "On the Good Ship Lollipop"(from 1934's Bright Eyes), "Animal Crackers in My Soup" (from 1935's Curly Top) and "Goodnight My Love" (from 1936's Stowaway) were popular radio hits. She frequently lent her likeness and talent to promoting various social causes, including the Red Cross.
Temple was the first recipient of the special Juvenile Performer Academy Award in 1935 for recognition of her outstanding contribution to screen entertainment in 1934. Seventy years later, Temple is still the youngest performer ever to receive this honor, or any Oscar. She is also the youngest actress to add foot and hand prints to the forecourt at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
On the Ship Lollipop
Shirley Temple Lyrics
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Even my drums and trains,
I want to make some noise,
With real live airplanes.
Some day I'm going to fly,
I'll be a pilot to,
And when I do,
How would you,
On the good ship
Lollipop
Its a sweet trip
To the candy shop
Where bon-bon's play,
On the sunny beach
Of peppermint bay
Lemonade stands,
Everywhere
Crackerjack bands,
Fill the air,
And there you are,
Happy landings on a chocolate bar.
See the sugar bowl
Do a tootsie roll
In a big bad devils food cake,
If you eat too much,
Oh, oh,
You'll awake,
With a tummy ache.
On the good ship
Lollipop
Its a nice trip,
In to bed you hop,
And dream away,
On the good ship
Lollipop
These lyrics are from the famous Shirley Temple song, "On the Ship Lollipop", which is known for its catchy melody and playful, childlike lyrics. The opening lines of the song show a child's desire to abandon their toys and move on to something more exciting - airplanes. This line represents the innocence and naivete of childhood, where small things like toys can lose their appeal quickly as children grow and seek new adventures. The song then transitions to a dreamlike state, where the child imagines themselves on a candy-filled ship, complete with an onboard candy store and lemonade stands. The song playfully describes a world of confectionary delights, where even the sugar bowl dances the Tootsie Roll in a devil's food cake.
Line by Line Meaning
I've thrown away my toys,
I've outgrown my toys and I'm looking for a new thrill.
Even my drums and trains,
I don't even want to play with my old favorite toys anymore.
I want to make some noise,
I want to experience some excitement and adventure.
With real live airplanes.
I want to be a pilot and fly in actual planes, not just play with toy ones.
Some day I'm going to fly,
I have a dream of becoming a pilot one day.
I'll be a pilot too,
I aspire to be a pilot and actually fly planes.
And when I do,
Once I achieve my dream of becoming a pilot...
How would you,
Would you like to...
Like to be my crew?
Join me in the adventure of flying planes together?
On the good ship
Alluding to a magical journey or experience.
Lollipop
A metaphor for a sweet life or experience.
Its a sweet trip
This journey or experience is delightful and enjoyable.
To the candy shop
Symbolic of a place filled with treats and pleasures.
Where bon-bon's play,
Emphasizes the playful and fun aspect of the candy shop.
On the sunny beach
Describing a beautiful and relaxing location.
Of peppermint bay
Peppermint being a refreshing and sweet flavor, emphasizing the sweetness of the location.
Lemonade stands,
Representing yet another playful aspect of the location.
Everywhere
The area is teeming with even more delights.
Crackerjack bands,
Jolly music is filling the air and contributing to the festive atmosphere.
Fill the air,
Indicating a lively and bustling vibe in the area.
And there you are,
While you were enjoying the various treats of the candy shop, this is where you ended up.
Happy landings on a chocolate bar.
Expressing that the journey has a positive end, being on the sweet and satisfying chocolate bar.
See the sugar bowl
Looking at the sugar bowl, an object that adds sugar to things, symbolizes the sweetness of the experience.
Do a tootsie roll
The tootsie roll is a type of candy, the line is making a fun wordplay with candy and dance.
In a big bad devils food cake,
Symbolizes how desire and temptation can be exciting but can become dangerous when overindulged in.
If you eat too much,
Warning against overindulgence in sweet treats, which can lead to stomach trouble.
Oh, oh,
Uh-oh, indicating a mistake or potential negative outcome.
You'll awake,
Waking up from sleep or daydreams is like waking up to the consequences of overindulgence.
With a tummy ache.
Expressing the potential negative physical effect of overindulging in sweets.
Its a nice trip,
Again emphasizing that the journey is a positive one.
In to bed you hop,
Indicating it is time to end the delightful and enjoyable experience and go to bed.
And dream away,
Dreaming, both in sleep and daydreaming, is seen as a way to escape realities and indulge in fantasies.
On the good ship
Continuing the metaphor of a magical journey.
Lollipop
Continuing the metaphor of living a sweet life or enjoyable dream while asleep.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD A. WHITING, SIDNEY CLARE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iloilee
Shirley Temple:
Hollywood is run by pedophiles and Shirley was just another victim. There are people in these comments who call things like this “innocent” and say it’s not perverted at all. Go read Shirley Temple’s autobiography and watch a documentary on what went on when the cameras were off. Search “Shirley temple disturbing history” and watch that mini documentary and let’s see if you have the heart to say it was all just innocent and fun.
Shirley temple admits herself that she was abused during her childhood by many of the actors and producers she worked with. They made her work long hours without break, and if she messed up or misbehaved, they placed her in a tight box with nothing in it but ice. She sat in there and froze all because she acted like the child she was or made a mistake.
She was forced to work and act no matter what. Even when she was sick, hurt, stressed, etc. They even made her work a day after she had surgery on her ears! If a scene called for her to cry, the director would tell her that her mom got kidnapped and murdered, or some other equally scary shit. She would begin to cry and cameras would start rolling.
Shirley Temple also admits that she got married to a man when she was 17 for the sole purpose of lessening the men who were sexually harassing her and trying to get with her. She talks about times when grown men would try to seduce her, chase her, etc. all while she was a kid! She even had a man expose himself to her.
The man she married turned out to be a mistake and she was depressed, suicidal, and lonely. She got divorced after being abused and mistreated by him for many years.
Shirley Temple acknowledged that what she was made to do in front of a camera was inappropriate, disturbing, and exploitive.
I know we want the world to be innocent and think this is just a fun little film, but it’s time to realize that childhood abuse is terrifyingly common and for every four children, there is one who has experienced abuse. We can’t sweep pedophilia and perversion under the rug. We need to realize it’s happening and not ignore it!
@music-hx5lf
00:20
I've thrown away my toys, even my drum and train
I want to make some noisewith real live aeroplanes
Some day I'm going to fly, I'll be a pilot, too
And when I do, how would you like to be my crew?
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00:52
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
It's a sweet trip to a candy shop
Wherebon-bons play
On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay
01:07
Lemonade stands everywhere
Crackerjack bands fill the air
And there you are
Happy landing on a chocolate bar
01:23
See the sugar bowl dothe tootsie roll
With the big bad devil's food cake
If you eat too much, ooh-ooh
You'll awake with a tummy ache
01:38
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
It's a night trip, into bed you hop
And dream away
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
01:52
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
It's a sweet trip to a candy shop
Wherebon-bons play
On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay
02:07
Lemonade stands everywhere
Crackerjack bands fill the air
And there you are
Happy landing on a chocolate bar
02:23
See the sugar bowl dothe tootsie roll
With the big bad devil's food cake
02:30
If you eat too much, ooh-ooh
You'll awake with a tummy ache
02:38
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
It's a night trip, into bed you hop
And dream away
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
02:54 🧑🏻🎤🧑🏻🎤🧑🏻🎤🧑🏻🎤 MEN'S CHOIR
You'll awake with a tummy ache
03:00 SHIRLEY TEMPLE
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
It's a night trip, into bed you hop
And dream away
OnTheGoodShipLollipop
@ShirleyCurryTheOlderGamer
This is who I was named after!! Every Shirley I've met has been around my age. All the young mothers back then were naming their girls Shirley!
@thesweetestbear
Yes I feel like the younger generation isn't using the name as much
@botulismcasserole9832
Thankfully
@0l4f70
that is such a neat fun fact, grandma. thank you for sharing
@lulu12lola82
Aww nana thats REALLY niice.
Im a fan of shirley temple...sure is a CUTE name back then days..❤❤
@JacobKasten-ts1fw
Found out recently Anne of Green Gables was last named Shirley, "surely was?" thanks Don
@ip2489
May Shirley's soul be resting in the highest of heavens. She was such a unique being.
@DialGAgal
She’s alive…. Not dead…
@jdwoods5790
@terri bailey she’s 6 feet under
@moneybags999
@terri bailey Where are people getting that she is alive? She died in 2014. Is there a conspiracy theory that she faked her death or something?