Captain January

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Summary: Gets Me Everytime
Review: This is probably one of the only films besides for some tear-jerking romance movies that gets me to break down in tears each time I watch it. Shirley Temple gives an excellent performance as Star, a pint-sized orphan living with her savior, Captain January, in a lighthouse on the shore. When Star is ripped out of Captain January's arms as the cold truant officer tries to put her in an institution (I know- these are a likely basis for Temple flicks but who cant love them!), I bawl everytime as she yells to the grief-stricken Cap- "What did I do? Why are they taking me away from you?" It is the sadest thing ever to see a little girl, especially Shirley, break down like that- it gets me everytime.
This movie is indeed a Temple memorable- most def. one of her classics. She shines in this movie- dances surely the best she can with Buddy Ebsen- and bestows this beautiful relationship with the old sea Cap. The cap and Star both take care of each other and it is adorable to watch on screen. The songs in this movie are very cute and any child or Shirley fan will love this movie. I highly recommed it being a major Shirley fan myself. I grew up with her big smile, her bright eyes, her tiny dimples, and her curly top- Shes a big part of my childhood memories. I wish their were movies more like these that exist now...

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Summary: Great film
Review: This movie has a good dance sequence with Shirley and Buddy Ebsen. Shirley sings some good songs with friends. An uplifting and entertaining film.

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Summary: Shirley
Review: This Temple film is very good. Little Shirley stars as the "daughter" of a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when she was a baby. A truant officer learns that "Star" doesn't go to school, makes her take an examination, and when she passes, angrily decides to sent Star to an institution. Unhappy Star gets a surprise from her sympathizing aunt and uncle. Includes lots of dancing. Not too cute like some of the Temple films. Lots of songs.

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Summary: Shirley
Review: This Temple film is very good. Little Shirley stars as the "daughter" of a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when she was a baby. A truant officer learns that "Star" doesn't go to school, makes her take an examination, and when she passes, angrily decides to sent Star to an institution. Unhappy Star gets a surprise from her sympathizing aunt and uncle. Includes lots of dancing. Not too cute like some of the Temple films. Lots of songs.

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Summary: when being kind & loving was considered "class"
Review: where, today, can a person watch a movie, filled with fun, where actors are kind to each other while playing at intolerance? the scene where Shirley and her squirrely protectors break out and into a rowdy rendition of an operatic aria was heartrendering. the director was a man with a very big heart sure,it is a simplistic plot and all that but it beats the hell out of anything hollywood and it's sex and violence crazed producers will ever be able create.

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Summary: when being kind & loving was considered "class"
Review: where, today, can a person watch a movie, filled with fun, where actors are kind to each other while playing at intolerance? the scene where Shirley and her squirrely protectors break out and into a rowdy rendition of an operatic aria was heartrendering. the director was a man with a very big heart sure,it is a simplistic plot and all that but it beats the hell out of anything hollywood and it's sex and violence crazed producers will ever be able create.