The world lost a legend late Monday evening when former child star Shirley Temple died at age 85. Temple became an icon when she sang and danced her way into the hearts of Depression-era Americans, going on to star in 23 films before retiring from acting at age 21.
(PHOTOS: From Child-Star to Diplomat: Shirley Temple’s Life in Pictures)
Here’s a look back at her most iconic performances, which show exactly why she became such a phenomenon.
1. Stand Up and Cheer! (1934): “Baby, Take a Bow”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaDaIvecYnk#t=4
2. Little Miss Marker (1934): “Laugh You Son of a Gun”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LETrJT0l9fE
3. Bright Eyes (1934): “On the Good Ship Lollipop”
4. The Little Colonel (1935): Shirley Temple Tap Dances with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Up the Stairs
5. Curly Top (1935): “Animal Crackers in My Soup”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1LI8lZALPM
6. Heidi (1937): “Magic Wooden Shoes”
7. The Littlest Rebel (1938): Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
8. The Little Princess (1939): Shirley Temple Dances with Mr. Bertie