The daughter of a wealthy businessman becomes lost in the city while traveling to a new school, and is taken in by a pair of down-on-their-luck performers..
Is this movie worth your time today? Yes, if you want something that feels like a warm blanket or if you just really like old-school tap dancing. If you find child actors annoying, you should probably stay far away from this one. Shirley Temple is at her most 'Shirley' here, which means a lot of dimples and very preci...
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"Is this movie worth your time today? Yes, if you want something that feels like a warm blanket or if you just really like old-school tap dancing. If you find child actors annoying, you should probably stay far away from this one. Shirley Temple is at her most 'Shirley' here, which means a lot of dimples and very precise hair. The story is pretty simple. Barbara is a rich girl whose dad is always busy selling soap or something. Her nurse gets hit by a car—which happens so fast I actually had t..."
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