What was Shirley's first major film?

Shirley acted in a number of films after the Baby Burlesks, each time getting strong reviews and praise from all who saw her. In late 1933, she was contacted by Fox Film Corporation and landed a role in their new film Stand up and Cheer, a Depression-era fantasy. It was a great success, and Shirley’s dancing and acting wowed everyone. This marked the beginning of her meteoric rise to become the biggest star in the world, and the creation of her many wonderful films. How many movies did Shirley make? Shirley Temple started in 14 Short films, 43 Feature Films and over 25 storybook movies in a career that spanned from 1931 until 1961.

How Shirley Temple got her start

Shirley began dancing at Mrs. Meglin’s Dance Studio in Los Angeles when she was 3 years old. It was here that she was seen by two producers from Educational Films Corporation, Jack Hays and Charles Lamont. The year was 1931, and they were making a series of one real short film called Baby Burlesks, parodies of famous films of the day but with all child casts. Shirley was chosen as the star and was paid $10 a day.