The Best Shirley Temple Movies

If you're looking for the best Shirley Temple movies, this article is for you! From "Bright Eyes" to "The Little Princess," we've got the list! From "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" to "The Poor Little Rich Girl" and more, this actress has been in some of the most memorable movies. If you'd like to see more of her work, check out our guide!

The Little Princess

This film stars Shirley Temple as a poor girl whose father is reported dead during the Boer War. Shirley Temple plays the poor girl searching in army hospitals for her father. She discovers that her father was indeed dead, and the movie follows her search for his body. This film is a great example of a classic family drama. It's a must-see for any film lover. Regardless of age, you'll love this film!

The Little Princess is a beloved childhood classic, but it's not as enjoyable as it may seem. It's hard to believe that Shirley Temple is now over seventy, but her luminous beauty and talent make her a perfect choice for the role. It's an emotional roller coaster of emotions for the dimpled child actress. Even her tears are mixed with joy and hysteria as she desperately tries to convince the soldier that she's his daughter. The film's ending is a happy one.

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

In this touching novel by Shirley Temple, an artist playboy named Dickie Nugent lands an audition for the beautiful judge Margaret Turner. Dickie charms the judge, presenting a lecture on art to high school students. At the same time, Margaret's teenage sister, Susan, falls head-over-heels in love with Dickie and sneaks into his apartment. As a result, the court orders Dickie to date Susan.

Irving Reis directed The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, and it stars Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple. Susan Turner falls head-over-heels in love with artist Richard Nugent. But when she sneaks into Nugent's apartment and becomes engaged to him, she ends up in trouble. Now he faces criminal charges, and Dr. Matt Beemish, his court psychiatrist, is investigating his case and deciding whether to dismiss the charges.

The Poor Little Rich Girl

After Barbara's wife dies, her wealthy father becomes emotionally distant from her. The motherless girl turns to her nanny for support, but becomes lost in the city. Upon finding herself in a new city, Barbara decides to leave home and join a pair of radio entertainers. The young girl's voice impresses radio producer Gloria Stuart and the duo takes their new act to the airwaves.

The movie is musically entertaining and often cutesy. However, the storyline is rather contrived and lacks logic for the first time viewer. Shirley Temple plays the role of a neglected girl, and we get to see her interact with the characters of her storybook. There is also a villain in the form of John Wray, who is very mean to Tony. In spite of the film's shortcomings, Shirley Temple remains one of the most entertaining actresses of the era.

Stand Up and Cheer!

Stand Up and Cheer! is a 1934 American pre-Code musical film, starring Shirley Temple as the titular child star. The film premiered on April 19, 1934. The story was adapted from an idea by Will Rogers and Philip Klein. In essence, it's a vaudeville film, with musical numbers and a colorful cast of characters. Despite its youthful appearance, the movie is a charming example of a musical comedy.

The movie's premise revolves around the USO Camp Tour, a series of events where entertainers perform to troops on the front lines. These events are aimed at boosting morale and creating a positive memory of home for troops in the armed forces. Gene Marshall, in his role as the lead character of the film, wears a classic stand-up-and-cheer outfit. Interestingly, Stand-up and Cheer! was written to celebrate the spirit of the USO Camp Tour, an event which took place a week after D-Day.