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Shirley Temple's Storybook

1958·Show
41Episodes in2Seasons
70
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IMDb7.5
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IMDb7.5
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Shirley Temple's Storybook fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and fantasy

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Shirley Temple's Storybook is an American children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like Mother Goose and other family-oriented stories performed by well-known actors, although one episode, an adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables, was meant for older youngsters. Temple's three children made their acting debuts in the last episode of the first season, "Mother Goose".
Classic Children's FantasyAnthology StorytellingHeartwarming & GentleNostalgic TelevisionMoral LessonsMagical Realism for KidsFamily BondingInnocent WonderTimeless AdaptationsComfort Viewing

Crew

Directed by:
James Neilson, Mitchell Leisen, Robert B. Sinclair
Written by:
Norman Lessing, Noel Langley, Malvin Wald
Produced by:
William Asher, Paul Bogart, Alvin Cooperman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shirley Temple's Storybook

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Where can I stream Shirley Temple's Storybook legally?

Pure Flix

Shirley Temple's Storybook is included with a subscription to Pure Flix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shirley Temple's Storybook worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Shirley Temple's Storybook have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 41 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Shirley Temple's Storybook air?

It ran from 1958 to 1961 and has ended.

What language is Shirley Temple's Storybook in?

English

It was made in English.