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. Based on the true story of child star Shirley Temple, portrayed by look-alike Ashley Rose Orr (Broadway's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN), this delightful film follows Shirley's early career, starting with her discovery by a studio executive at age four. Adored by the public almost overnight, Shirley quickly became Hollywood's top box office draw. But as her fame grew to legendary status, Shirley's parents, George and Gertrude Temple (Connie Britton TV's SPIN CITY), struggled to protect her from overzealous fans, Hollywood exploitation and, eventually, the end of her studio contract and the threat of financial ruin. Filled with famous song-and-dance routines, wonderfully recreated and expertly performed, CHILD STAR: THE SHIRLEY TEMPLE STORY, is pure joy for families and fans worldwide!
- Featurette: "Child Star: The Making Of A Legend"
- Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Melissa Joan Hart (TV's "Sabrina")
- Color
- 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio
- Region 1
- Dolby Digital Surround Sound
- French, Spanish Subtitles
| Shirley Temple |
Ashley Rose Orr |
| Teen Shirley Temple |
Emily Hart |
| Gertrude Temple |
Connie Britton |
| George Temple |
Colin Friels |
| Bill "Bojangles" Robinson |
Hinton Battle |
| Darryl Zanuck |
Steven Vidler |
| Bank President |
Randall Berger |
| Jack at age 13 |
James Barkley |
| Assistant Director |
Peter Barron |
| Shirley Temple, age 3 |
Samantha Hart |
| Lionel Barrymore |
William Gluth |
| Mary Lou |
Siobhan Kermeci |
| Carlotta |
Kaitlin Howley |
| Alexander Hall |
Ben Mendelsohn |
| Mrs. Meglin |
Isabelle Ryan |
| Hugh |
Nathan Phillips |
| Amelia Earhart |
Lucy Taylor |
| Buddy Ebsen |
Dale Pengelly |
| Louis B. Mayer |
John O'May |
| Victor McLaglen |
Ron Kamien |
| Klammie |
Jessica Napier |
| Griff |
Mark Mitchell |
| Schulberg |
Stewart Morritt |
| Cobb |
Brian Lipson |
| Gorney |
Bruce Roberts |
