Traces the careers of over 40 child movie and TV stars, including Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Mason Reese, Jay North, and Tatum O'Neal.
A ten-year-old actress tells about her association with the Palo Alto Children's Theatre, the oldest children's theater in the United States, and her performance in their staging of Kipling's "Just So Stories.".
Presents a brief history of the theatre and describes the necessary qualities, training, and experience needed by prospective actors and actresses, as well as various opportunities in the acting profession. Also profiles ten young performers describing the development of their careers.
