During the 1930s, Shirley Temple was a bright light on the silver screen who entertained audiences in classic films such as Curly Top, The Little Princess, and Heidi. Born in Santa Monica, California, ...

(AP) - Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for "Annie" can only dream of being as beloved _ or as important _ as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday ...

Temple, who was born in 1928 and began acting at the age of three, received an honorary Academy Award in 1934 for her contributions as a child film star. Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star ...

Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died at her home near San Francisco. The cause of death was not disclosed. From 1935 to 1938, she was the most popular screen actress in the ...