Eyes”, and also appears in other scenes throughout the film. A studio photograph of Shirley wearing the dress is included. So popular was this song, Shirley Temple reported in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, that “four hundred thousand copies of the sheet music were sold, topping the previous all-time records of crooner Bing Crosby and soprano Jeannette MacDonald.” $3000+
28. Shirley Temple’s Aviator Costume from the 1934 Film “Bright Eyes” Comprising blue/white striped jumpsuit with flared tool pockets, red leather flight jacket, and brown leather flight cap with applique bead-edged emblem of an airplane propeller and grey flight cap. Generally excellent condition. The costume was worn by Shirley Temple as 27.
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her character, Shirley Blake, in numerous scenes of the
27. The Red Plaid “Good Ship Lollipop” Dress Worn by Shirley in 1934 Film “Bright Eyes” Of intricate red/green plaid design, the cotton dress features
1934 film “Bright Eyes”, and is especially prominent in the opening scenes as she thumbs a ride to the airport to visit her best friend, “Loop” Merritt (James Dunn). Included with the costume are several studio photographs of Shirley wearing the costume.
intricate details of construction including faux pocket flaps at the
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bodice, hidden button placket centering full-length pleats, puff
The costume was a particular favorite of the young actress. She wrote of
sleeves, white sleeve bands and pointed collar with plaid piping and
it in her 1988 autobiography, Child Star, describing a scene taking place at
trim, and black tie. Very good condition with some minor darkening
the Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, “I posed in a red leather flying
of collar and cuffs. The dress was worn by Shirley in her famed
jacket and airman’s cap with dangling earflaps and a propeller insignia
“Good Ship Lollipop” song and dance for the 1934 film “Bright
with each vane curved like a pinwheel.” $8000+