This vintage footage from 1935 features one of America’s most beloved performers of all time, Shirley Temple. Shirley was a famous American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat who rose to prominence as a child star in the 1930s. Shirley, who was from Santa Monica, California, started her film career at the delicate age of three.

She was just six years old when she became famous thanks to her movie “Bright Eyes”. This movie was actually written to display her numerous talents. During the time of the Great Depression, she was one of the few who brought forth optimism and lifted the spirits of millions of people. Though she is no longer with us, she is someone the world will never forget!

This was a scene from the film “Curley Top”. You are going to be taken back in time when you see the amazing young Shirley age from a little girl to an old woman right before your very eyes, as she performs “When I Grow Up”.

In addition to her acting career, Temple was also a popular public figure and was often featured in newsreels and magazines. She even had her own line of dolls and was the subject of numerous comic books. Watch the full video below and please leave us a Facebook comment to let us know what you thought!