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Terrific child, teen & adulthood star actress
posted by genplant29STAFFMOD on March 16, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Natalie Wood (born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko), 1938-1981, is one of the big stars of yesteryear and deserving of some comments, shared recollections, and general discussion.
To me she'll always, first and foremost, be the little girl, Susan, in 1947's beloved holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. Natalie's an absolute delight in that part and seemed born to play it.
Reply by Claddagh
on March 16, 2017 at 4:12 PM
Honestly not too familiar with her - I do love West Side Story Wasn't she quite young when she started out? Probably should catch more movies she's been in.
Reply by genplant29
on March 16, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Yes: She was just a child when starting out - and quickly became a major child star of her era. She transitioned very smoothly into and through teen roles straight into adulthood starring roles, never missing a beat.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on March 16, 2017 at 7:44 PM
It's too bad that her death is an unsolved mystery -- she may not be resting in peace..
Reply by AusFem
on March 16, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Did anyone see Love With a Proper Stranger? She stars with Steve McQueen, a lesser known movie (I think) but an excellent one.
Reply by AusFem
on March 17, 2017 at 5:14 AM
Such a different role for Steve McQueen is this move. He shows a more gentler and loving side of him while still keeping his cheeky and rebel side (if that makes sense)
Reply by Karen
on March 19, 2017 at 10:28 PM
Love with a Proper Stranger is a favorite of mine. I love the scenes of NYC in that time frame. I think Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen had perfect chemistry.
One of the best scenes was the dinner at Tom Bosley's house. His sisters were a riot!
Reply by lmao7
on March 20, 2017 at 4:42 AM
She has that something...don't want to say je ne sais quoi but kinda like that - captivating to watch like I want to know what she will do next. West Side Story's okay, not really her singing voice but still like it. My fave movie of hers is Splendor in the Grass - she & Warren Beatty looked good as a couple.
Reply by Movies1234
on March 20, 2017 at 10:29 PM
I think her husband had a lot more to do with her death than he is telling.
Reply by genplant29
on August 14, 2019 at 5:13 PM
Regarding her name and tragic fate, there's long been a decidedly tasteless (though rather funny) joke that Natalie Wood is the only wood that doesn't float.
Reply by Forty-1212
on August 14, 2019 at 8:52 PM
Right, you hear a lot of decidedly tasteless jokes about celebrities, when they should be directed at politicians instead.
Another intensely tasteless joke going around has it that Natalie Wood, but Tab Hunter wouldn't.
N Wood - great in many things from child star through leading lady. You can clearly see why Hollywood could showcase her brilliant talent, sweet disposition, and outstanding beauty.
But if there's one dud on N Wood's resume, then this would have have to be Inside Daisy Clover (1965-6). Even with C Plummer and R Redford and R McDowall playing her top-tier suitors, nobody can see what their characters see in that dull, antagonistic D Clover character. R Gordon also plays an unsympathetic character there although she's usually good, too.