How tall was Shirley Temple

American actress best remembered for films such as A Little Princess, Curly Top, Heidi and The Blue Bird. In the 1946 Port Arthur News, age 18 she said about her height: "I'm only 5ft 2, but I'm glad I'm small - I can work with anyone, tall or short". On another occasion, in The Pioneer (14th Apr 1975) she said "I'm only 5-2½"