The little girl who fought the Great Depression, Shirley Temple and 1930s America, John F. Kasson
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The little girl who fought the Great Depression, Shirley Temple and 1930s America, John F. Kasson
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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The little girl who fought the Great Depression
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John F. Kasson
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Shirley Temple and 1930s America
Summary
How the smile and fortitude of a child actress revived a nation. Her image appeared in periodicals and advertisements roughly twenty times daily; she rivaled FDR and Edward VIII as the most photographed person in the world. For four consecutive years she was the world's box-office champion. Amid the deprivation and despair of the Great Depression, Shirley Temple radiated a spirit of optimism and plucky good cheer that lifted the spirits of millions and shaped their collective character for generations to come. Distinguished cultural historian John F. Kasson shows how, as the most famous, adored, imitated, and commodified child in the world, Shirley Temple astonished movie veterans, created a new international culture of celebrity, and revolutionized the role of children as consumers. Celebrating the prospect of lifting the Depression, tap-dancing across racial boundaries with Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, foiling villains, and mending the hearts and troubles of the deserving, she personified the hopes and dreams of Americans while working virtually every day of her childhood
Table Of Contents
1.Smile Like Roosevelt -- 2.Such a Happy Little Face! -- 3.Dancing Along the Colour Line -- 4.The Most Adored Child in the World -- 5.Keeping Shirley's Star Aloft -- 6.What's a Private Life?
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- United States -- Civilization -- 1918-1945
- United States -- History -- 1933-1945
- Temple, Shirley, 1928-2014
- Depressions -- 1929 -- United States
- United States -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
- Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
- United States -- - History -- - 1919-1933
- Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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- United States -- Civilization -- 1918-1945
- United States -- History -- 1933-1945
- Temple, Shirley, 1928-2014
- Depressions -- 1929 -- United States
- United States -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
- Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
- United States -- - History -- - 1919-1933
- Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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