Production 1060: Shirley Temple by ric Gustafson
Judy Garland was not MGM's first choice for the role of Dorothy. Their first choice was a ten year old girl who at the time was America's number one box office star. Her name was Shirley Temple. She was born in Southern California in 1928. Her mother pushed her into show business when she was only two years old. Her career peaked between 1934 and 1938. MGM originally wanted her to play Dorothy. Then the studio realized that she lacked the sophistication needed for the role. Then Judy Garland became Dorothy. The rest is movie history.
Shirley Temple retired from acting in 1949. She changed her name to Shirley Temple Black. Years later, She became a U S delegate to the United Nations. Shirley Temple Black died in 2014.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz FAQ' by David J Hogan
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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