Shirley Temple
Americannoun
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Stars like Clark Gable, Bette Davis and Shirley Temple also entertained families outside the theater through the popular fan magazines packed with glamorous portraits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
While we waited for our food, Callie pounded a gigantic Shirley Temple and was brought another so quickly everyone started laughing.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
Don’t let the rouged cheeks and Shirley Temple curls fool you.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025
In 1967, he defeated fellow Republican Shirley Temple Black and Democrat Roy Archibald in a special election for the San Mateo County congressional seat.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
He appointed Dave Butler, director of Shirley Temple films, head cheerleader, fitting him with a turtleneck emblazoned with the initials BL, for Binglin.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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