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Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story (2001)
Director: Nadia Tass
Cast: Ashley Rose Orr, Connie Britton, Colin Friels, Hinton Battle
Runtime95 min
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As America struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s, a little girl with big dimples and indescribable charm danced her way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world.
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This 2001 TV movie, directed by Nadia Tass, provides a dramatic look at the life of child star Shirley Temple as she navigates the challenges of fame during the Great Depression. While it has not received extensive critical acclaim, the film offers an informative, family-friendly dramatization of Temple's early career and rise to stardom.
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For fans of classic Hollywood films and the endearing charm of child actors, Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story from 2001 directed by Nadia Tass offers a heartwarming look at the life and rise to fame of one of the most beloved child stars, Shirley Temple. Starring Ashley Rose Orr in the title role, the film captures Temple's infectious energy and irresistible talent that captivated audiences during the Great Depression.
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Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story is a 2001 American made-for-television biographical family drama film. It is based on Shirley Temple's 1988 autobiography Child Star and stars Emily Hart and Ashley Rose Orr as Shirley Temple. The film was produced by Iain Paterson, with Melissa Joan Hart serving as executive producer, and was directed by Nadia Tass. The film aired on ABC in The Wonderful World of Disney on May 13, 2001.
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