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Babes in Hollywood Few Called for Child Movie Roles
A cross section of child star pay shows Shirley Temple earned vast sums early in her career while peers like Margaret O’Brien and Lore Lee earned modest daily rates. The article notes the hardship for families seeking stardom, the income disparity, and the lasting impact on child actors and their parents amid Hollywood’s fame machine.
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