Too often, when we look at young actors we see future lost souls. And yet, the most famous child star of all time resolutely avoided that seemingly inevitable fate. What were the factors that allowed ...

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for “Annie” can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at ...

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for "Annie" can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at ...