vincentlynch-moonoi Although most of the Shirley Temple movies were quite formulaic, most of them had a great deal of charm, and this is probably one of the better ones. One of the things that makes many of the Temple films so great are the supporting casts, and this one has a great cast.Shirley is a tad older here, but still bubbly, although this one doesn't have quite the classic songs that many of the films did. Here she plays an orphan that ends up living with an adoptive family in a show biz hotel. Of course, there is a threat to take Shirley away...that's to be expected.Edward Ellis is very pleasant as "Pop" and manager of the hotel.Edna May Oliver plays the bad "guy" who wants to shut down the hotel and have Shirley returned to the orphanage. If there's anything that doesn't work about this film, it's Oliver. She's simply too lovable to not come around and be an old softie. You know it's coming from the very beginning. Oliver has shined in practically every film she every appeared in -- she was a great scene stealer.Donald Meek, another wonderful character actor, shines here in a role that is just a little bigger than usual, here as the brother of Oliver.George Murphy proves once again that he was a pretty good hoofer and could play roles that were very sympathetic. Here he plays the bridge between his aunt (Oliver) and Temple's family.Jimmy Durante shines as a Broadway trooper with a big heart. Jane Darwell is here as the head of the orphanage. And the wonderful Claude Gillingwater plays the judge.Corny, of course. Heartwarming, of course. And just one more example that Shirley Temple could do what no other child actor ever could before or since. Try watching this film and not find yourself smiling.

bkoganbing Darryl F. Zanuck gave Shirley Temple a really great supporting cast for Little Miss Broadway. You can't go wrong with a cast that includes Donald Meek, Claude Gillingwater, Edna Mae Oliver, El Brendel, and the great Jimmy Durante.Shirley is adopted from Jane Darwell's orphanage by Edward Ellis a friend of her deceased parents and his daughter Phyllis Brooks who run a hotel for theatrical types. Ellis is a guy who gives easy credit so when the imperious dowager landlady of the hotel wants what is due he's caught in a bad cash flow situation.It's more than that, Oliver hates theatrical folks and is determined to close the hotel even going against her brother Donald Meek and their dancing nephew George Murphy who likes Ellis, Temple, and especially Brooks. The finale is a courtroom scene where Shirley pleads the case of the performers who have to prove how good they are to the satisfaction of Judge Gillingwater. Shirley is a persuasive advocate.For fans of Fox's eternal moppet and fans to be.

kenjha In a surprising departure from her usual roles, Shirley plays a lovable orphan. For reasons that are not clear, she is moved to a hotel full of entertainers. Unfortunately, the hotel is owned by a witch who summons the authorities to have Shirley sent back to the orphanage. No spoiler alert is needed to reveal that all ends well in Shirley's world. Those who are not Temple fans and those who like good movies should stay away from this one. The only highlight is Murphy's dancing. After retiring from show business, Murphy served as US Senator from California while Ronald Reagan was the governor! Of course Shirley became an orphan ambassador.

lauren sammon I thought this movie was funny as well as entertaining! I loved the part where Shirley and George Murphy were in a quiet room and Shirley made a huge bang by blowing into a bag, held it and popped it!!!! Shirley's routine with George was excellent. The only prob I have with this one is the ending cuts short. One minute she's saving the hotel the next George and Phillis Brooks ( Shirley's sister)are getting married!! A lot of other Shirley film actors are in this- Jane Darwell from Bright Eyes, Poor Little Rich Girl, Curly Top (my favourite Shirley movie). Phillis Brooks from Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm. Claude Gillingwater from Poor Little Rich Girl. I give this movie 9.5/10.