Shirley Temple Quotes: Reflections of a Grown-Up Childhood Star

Picture released on Aug. 16, 1937, of John Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States, signing young actress Shirley Temple's autograph books, after he was made a member of the Shirley Temple Police Force (AFP/Getty Images)

Shirley Temple died Monday night at the age of 85. 

The child star surpassed grown-up performers of her time, including Bing Crosby and Clark Gable. She was the top box-office draw from 1935 to 1938 in the United States. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

*Image of Shirley Temple aboard the USS Portland via Shutterstock