Dimples (1988)

In 1850s New York, precocious child street performer Dimples Appleby (Shirley Temple) lives with her poverty-stricken actor grandfather, Eustace Appleby (Frank Morgan), who hides the fact that he steals to provide for her. Upon performing at the wealthy Drew family estate, Dimples discovers Eustace's thefts -- and in an effort to protect him, confesses to being the culprit. Caroline Drew (Helen Westley) takes a shine to Dimples, who sees the friendship as a way to restore Eustace's reputation.