Shirley Temple was the "number one box office star" in the
world throughout the 1930s. The overwhelming success of her motion
pictures made her a national obsession. What followed was a marketing
campaign that made Hollywood history. Department stores were filled
with an endless variety of items baring her name or image, from
clothing to postcards to "genuine" dolls. Over 600 color
photographs introduce all areas of the Shirley Temple merchandising
phenomenon and collectibles. Valuable reference material includes
posters, a motion picture and television chronology, a comprehensive
VHS and DVD catalog, and current price guides in the captions. This
book makes collecting "the world's most famous child star"
items a competitive pleasure.