Shirley Temple’s delightful tune from ‘Curly Top’ retains its enchanting appeal, enduring through more than 80 years with the same charm as ever

“Animal Crackers in My Soup” is a classic song Shirley performed and was featured in her film “Curly Top” released in 1935. In the movie, Temple performed the song in a restaurant while entertaining her fellow diners, and it became one of her most iconic performances. The video clip of “Animal Crackers in My Soup” opened with Temple’s character sitting at a table with a group of children in a room filled with more tables with other groups of children. Surrounding them were also a few adults. Shirley wore a pretty dress, had her hair styled in ringlets and exuded a sense of infectious energy and charm. As one of the women began to tickle the keys of a piano behind her, Temple began to sing, her sweet voice filling the room. The song is about a little girl who loves to eat animal crackers in her soup, and the lyrics are playful and imaginative. As Temple sang, she used her fingers to mime putting the animal crackers in her soup and then pretended to fish them out with a spoon. The adults around her watched in amusement, with some clapping along to the beat. Temple’s performance is not just about singing; she also incorporated some simple choreography. She tapped her feet, clapped her hands and waved her arms in time with the music. The entire scene is a joyful and lighthearted performance that captures the essence of Temple’s appeal. “Animal Crackers in My Soup” showcases Shirley’s unique talent and charm. Her adorable presence, captivating voice, and simple yet effective choreography created a memorable and enduring performance. It is no surprise that the song and the video clip remain beloved by fans of all ages.