"Marjorie Morningstar" (1958)
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- This technicolor drama stars screen beauty Natalie Wood and movie legend Gene Kelly. Set in New York, it's a story based on Herman Wouk's 1955's novel, 'Marjorie Morningstar'- all about a starry-eyed young woman's love affair with the theater and the wrong Mr. Right.
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When i saw this movie in '58 I was 17. I was always drawn to Natalie Wood and this film gave her a grown up role. Her beauty and the song, A Very Precious Love, were enough to captivate me. Little did I know that in a few years with West Side Story and Splendor in the Grass that would increase and she would remain even after her a death a favorite that still brings strong feelings when I see her on screen.
Huge age gap.
@@keithharvey7230 What are you refering to?
Ahhhh, our movie loves, who epitomize masculinity or femininity to us; the ideals which we almost never attain. No wonder that sense of poignancy lingers on. 🥺
I've always loved Natalie Wood... she had a vulnerability that I could relate to.
@@angelacoleman6580 Natalie Wood's vulnerability was particularly noticeable in "Love With The Proper Stranger", which is my favorite of her movies. She and Steve McQueen were wonderful in that movie.
It's interesting that Steve McQueen married Ali MacGraw 10 years later. She too was a classically beautiful brunette like Natalie Wood.
The last scene, her face showing more emotion than a thousand words could tell, and then the gaze in the mirror with the man who knew her heart from the start. How moving it is to see a film with quiet subtlety, trusting the viewers, leaving us room to feel and feel deeply.
I think the film differs from the nouvel, especially the ending which is somewhat sad. In the novel, Marjorie has a conventional marriage and become a shadow od herself but she does not marry Wally.
@@isabellecouturier2559 WHAT!? I don't wanna know
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Yes. So good.
@@dalegreene2756 Stop with the stupid emoticons.
I have looked for this movie for a long time. I loved it 50 years ago and I still do. She was so beautiful and always had a glorious glow about her Natalie Wood
I thought I'd seen all her movies, but I didn't know this one existed. So glad to find it too.
dis dog got fleas
First saw it 65 years ago and loved it. Still do. Love another of her movies also, "The Searchers" with John Wayne. Was very blessed to meet her on my birthday, September 27, 1981 at Whompoppers Restaurant in Universal Studios where I worked as a cocktail waitress. She was there celebrating her daughter Natasha's birthday. She was very kind to me and wished me Happy Birthday. It was devastating to hear of her death two months later and even more so to hear how she died. It may never be known what really happened on that yacht to cause her to suffer such a horrific death but if it was not an accident, I hope those involved have had no peace in their lives.
More than her doomed romance with Noel, her relationship with her precious papa is what makes me cry. 😢 I miss my dad so much. He was a kind and gentle man.
You can write about your dad in your diary rather than on a comment about a movie ,it would be more personal to you ,strangers don’t care.
@@user-ke8st8jc1v your wrong - its nice to share the human side of things. She’s allowed to do both.
@@user-ke8st8jc1v I care. You are wrong. There are many caring people in the world who you have not met yet, and empathy for another person's shared feelings are very much valued by me, so speak for yourself.
Speak for yourself!!!🤔
I thought what she said was very heart felt & I
Thought it was worth saying!
I am sorry your such a missarable person!
You need the Love of Jesus! He would heal your heart! 🤗
@@caroleelagrone9729 Most of christian religious people are not emphatic - than for shure Christ is not heal there hearts 🤗
The first time I fell in love I married him! 57 years ago, and the passion continues to this day!
Oh! The thrills of falling in love for the first time but if you find a Noel Airman, run away as fast as you can before they destroy your life without your realizing it, girls!
Oh yes! I´ve met such Noels - luckilly they have no charm for me.
I don’t know...if said Noel Airman looks like Gene Kelly I think I’ll chance it, even for a 46 year old Kelly. He was STILL SO HOT even then.
To his credit, Noel airman was very self-aware and honest in his relationship with Marjorie. He could have been more of a con artist. And when he was about to be, for candlelight dinner in his cabin, her uncle came in and firmly set him straight.
Happened to me, with a composer in LA.. that’s show biz ladies… “that’s a wrap” ( as they say) .. always chasing the illusion of fame… and ignoring all the love and goodness all around him. I gave up many a “ suitor” under his spell.. my bad ..
Great movie! Great quality upload . More classics please.
I haven't seen this movie since I was a teenager. It's not a great movie, but Natalie. You can't take your eyes off her. The emotions she projected, like her other more successful movies, was magic. She was beautiful. Rest in Peace dear Natalie Wood.
Natalie Wood as Marjorie Morningstar made me cry. She didn't know what a wonderfdul actress she was. May she rest in peace.
The rest of the cast is top drawer, as well!
My first time watching this. I adored Natalie wood, so much that i named my daughter after her. I cried for days after she passed.@@monichat
Just Natalie's face alone in the last scene watching Noel and her eyes was enough to make me cry, (again). Loved her to pieces since I was a young woman......watched Splendor In The Grass as a teen probably, captivated. Adore her and always will and still troubled by the circumstances of her death.
They divorced because she caught him with the butler. Ten years later, they remarried. She said, "Better the devil, you know."
Unfortunately, I believe she caught him again. She may have made a fatal mistake by saying she'd had it and was going to tell the world who RJ really was.
That would have ruined his career since he was toted as a ladies-man.
He never called for help and refused to turn on the lights. Another couple heard a woman crying for help and a man saying in a mocking tone that they were coming. They were in a boat themselves, and they couldn't see where the woman was. They tried calling the Coastguard too but didn't get an answer.
She was found early the next morning, floating in her red downfill jacket with wool socks on. Her bladder wasn't empty.
I don't understand how she kept those socks on in the water.
She was also covered in bruises.
He refused to identify the body and left in a helicopter.
He made the captain stay in-house for a year afterward.
Christopher Walken has never said a word about it.
More information will come out once RJ is no longer with us.
@@lorimiller4301 but she didnt catch him with walken, lana confirms that there is no way walken was "that way." She thinks it was a fight between natalie and wagner, he hit her, maybe knocked her out, realized he'd crossed a line and dumped her in the ocean, hoping she'd drown and his violent mistake wouldnt come out.
@Cindy Hiel Natalie was murdered by a murderer.. that rrrat, R.J.. *I know.*
@@lorimiller4301 ABSOLUTELY correct. That Rrrrrat murdered her. He had thugs following the Captain everywhere and forcing him to go back to rj's house or ELSE DIE TOO. Captain was under lock and key at rj's house. But still bothe the Captain and that spineless creep Walken heard Natalie being BEATEN to a pulp AND DID *NOTHINGGG!!!*
YES. NATALIE CAUGHT WALKEN AND THE RRRRAT SCREWING EACH OTHER. AND RJ DIDN'T WANT NATALIE TO TELL. SO HE MURDERED HER. HE SILENCED HER ...BUT WE KNOWWW THE TRUTH.
ALLLLL INVOLVED IN THIS COVER UP HAVE PURCHASED THEIR TICKETS TO HELL. AND GOOD ENOUGH FOR THEM. INCLUDING THE FAMOUS CORONER AND THE POLICE!!
RJ WILL PAYYY FOREVER. PLUS HE WILL STAND TRIAL. THERE IS NO TIME OUT FOR MURDER.
@@joejones9520 Horsesht! Lana didn't know but *I DID.*
Wow! Thank Heavens she woke up and “dodged a bullet” so to speak. I was hoping she would “ run screaming the other direction “ into the arms of someone who really loved her! Wish I would have had the courage to do that 40 years ago😢 He was so perfect and wonderful... I felt like I would disappoint Him ...which is so sad ...looking back I was a sweet innocent young woman full of love but unfortunately had low self esteem due to some life events. This movie really touched my heart.🥀
This comment really touched my heart. I wish I had dodged a bullet too back when I was a sweet young kid with a lot of love to give.
I dodged a bullet big time because the jerk insisted on dating other women who'd buy him $$ dinners & sleep with him. He dumped me. Sadly he re surfaced yrs later & all but destroyed me. Haven't dated since & its been many, many years.
Natalie Wood could express feelings in few words, a gesture, a facial expression. She was captivating.
Everyone is leaving out the brilliant acting by Martin Milner!!!!!! He waited for ❤her!!!!!!!!!! The ending was beautifully heaven!
This!
Oh yes. I would love for someone to wait on me like that. So beautiful. Just beautiful.
He really cared and put her feelings first.
@@c.annettewilliams751 me too
I cant believe it.. .the ending was so good i cried and i dont do that.
I was 18 when I saw this. Always loved Gene Kelly, he broke my heart in this. Film has stayed with me all these years.
I have never even heard of this movie before! But 2 of my favs Gene and Natalie! What a combination, they had true chemistry. This is an incredible movie. Is not a sing/chance cheeky movie for Gene, instead it shows his acting creditability. This movie may have slow moments but they are necessary to the impact of the film. Honestly one of the best endings in a movie. This isn't a movie about fairytale love. No it is about real love good or bad that many of the viewers actually relate to. I'm sure this was not a box office hit but it one that has withstood the test of time, for you could honestly see a movie like this today. This is a movie I will watch at least once a year like a ritual holiday.
there is so much emphasis now on being a virgin when you marry. Back then it was the Most Important Thing for a girl in certain dysfunctional circles.
@@dianaparadise799 sorry but I'm thinking you've got it backwards. I'm 75 and virginitywas incredibly important until the hippygeneration broke everything open. Society changed so much almost overnight. . It took a longtime for many of us to find our own values and not discoun t those of our parents completely. Not all of our parents were " dysfunctional "!!!
If you liked the movie, you would love the book!
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@@servraghgiorsal7382 Servraghgiorsal, well said.
I watched this film when it was first released and thought it was marvelous. Looking back now, I realize that the acting was awfully "hokey" but the message has not lost its power. Growing up requires one to become dis-illusioned, meaning that one gains the internal strength to discard illusions in favor of truth, no matter how painful the process is.
How lovely to see Caroline Jones in a pre-Morticia Adams role!!!!
A Man In A Net, she was fabulous in the role. I found out she was up for Lorene's role in Here To Eternity, promised it in fact just had to do the audition. The chair Monty Clift sat in in the scene where Pruitt meets Lorene is the exact chair that was Morticia Addams! Carolyn was gifted it post AF and kept it the rest of her life.
Thanks. Even though I saw her name at the beginning, I kept trying to think who Marsha was. There is a Hallmark actress that looks just like her, but I knew this character would be too old to be her.
Found the book on the big bookcase in the den when I was 13 (1963)... I think Mom & Dad got it as a "Book of the Month Club" selection. It was high up with others that were "off-limits" to me. So, after everyone was asleep, I would sneak downstairs, take it off the shelf and back to my room, where I would read another chapter, under the covers by flashlight, sneaking down again to replace it in the same sport... so Mom & Dad wouldn't know I was reading it. I guess they probably knew anyway! Don't remember when I saw the movie, but now that I've found it on CZcams, I think I'll watch it again...
This made me laugh at what was considered risqué literature back in the 50's. GOD'S LITTLE ACRE, EAST OF EDEN, CATCHER IN THE RYE, MADAME BOVARY....
@@servraghgiorsal7382 We had to read Catcher in the Rye during Senior year in HS. I found it to be so boring!!
@@deboraholsen2504 I couldn't put it down. Then read all the Salinger I could get ahold of. Read it again several years ago, in my 60s. Found it just as moving, insightful, and reflective of the confusions of adolescents as well as adults. Maybe try it again...
Lol! Funny story, I remember watching the old Peyton place t.v. series when was a sixth grader, much to mature for me, I'm now in my sixties 😉
Yes, with a flashlight under the covers with my two sisters sleeping in the same room only with me it was the book “Peyton Place”. 😂
Thanks for the love ❤
Just a side note:
Wagner was on the set for all 3 weeks of location shooting
Marty married Judy Bess Jones in 1957, a year before this film
It was his only wedding and they remained together for 58 years until his passing at age 83.
But still.....just saying !
Hey, thanks for that side note :)
I guess it's easy to tell that even in his role in MM, Marty seemed kindhearted, considerate, and humble. Perhaps that is why he made such a good husband for his wife in real-life. Thanks for your comments 🙂
I really love this film. Still makes my eyes watery.
Years ago I went on a Herman Wouk reading spree after I read The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance. Wouk was a great American author and WWII veteran.
I also loved the books The Caine Mutiny, and of course Marjorie Morningstar. I was delighted to learn there was a Marjorie Morningstar movie... and that it starred the great, beautiful Natalie Wood!
It's been one of my favorite comfort movies ever since. Thanks for sharing it.
Also, if you enjoy novels, I highly recommend reading the book!
Herman Wouk should have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom before he passed away. Not only did he serve in the Navy during WWII, but also he wrote several books set during the war. To me the most memorable were The Winds of War, and its sequel War and Remembrance. The Caine Mutiny was also an excellent book. Wouk had a special talent for drawing you into his stories and settings.
Wouk was an incredibly gifted author, who could be detailed without being tedious.....I loved all of the characters in his 'Winds' and 'Remembrance' books....Flawed people doing important things
This is timeless because through every generation there is a Noel, in a young person’s life.
I agree everyone I've ever met has loved someone " inappropriate " and had sex that felt so right but they judged it as wrong. Knew their family and friends would not approve. But didn't care while their obsession blazed hot!!
“ Dee Bigelow” Amen, sister, well said ❤
I didn't realize that some of the scenes were shot at Scaroon Manor. That's where a pretty Big Band singer named Susan Shepard met a guy, drummer Ken Hawk, back in 1946. Her real name was Lucille. He had finished at Juilliard on the GI bill and was already working as a musician. They married in 1947. I came along in 1948. Sister Val in 1952. Scaroon Manor..such memories.
Loved the way women dressed during the 40s & 50s! No one today would dress like she did in the last scene to ride a bus. =)
It really is true that people who are in love can't always be together. I'm happy that at the end it will seem to turn out the way I had hoped it would. I don't want to spoil it for those reading the comments before watching the movie, so I won't go into details. Really good movie. Always loved Natalie Wood and the actors in the movie were great.
At 39:15 Marsha (Carolyn Jones, "Morticia" from the Addams Family 1964-66) says to Marjorie (Natalie Wood), "We'll compare notes when we're old and gray." Unfortunately, Carolyn died in 1983 at age 53, and Natalie in 1981 at age 43. Old and gray never happened for either of them.
I thought of that at exactly the same moment in the film. They would have had long fruitful careers left.
They were both great and left us way to soon.
The mums reaction to her daughter when she says she doesn't want to be tied down with a husband and kids was sooooo toxic
This has been a huge favorite of mine…I read the book first and discovered the movie after that…I finally found it on DVD not long ago, and now found it here and watched for the first time in years…Natalie Wood was absolute perfection…and I love anything Gene Kelly did ❤️
I love Natalie wood! Love everything she does. This is a real tear-jerker. 😢 I have the book. Think I’ll re-read it now.
These great movies are bringing me peace in these end times.
And Jesus.
Enjoy your end days. I intend to live a long life with many happy times to come.
@@jaengen ... what a rude un-necessary comment.
The Bible reads, "You will not know the day or hour,". People have been saying we are in the end times for ages. I don't listen. I will not know the day or hour, nor do I need to. We are also not supposed to fear or despair. Best to you!
My favorite book! I reread it almost every year. ❤
Were you happy with the casting?
We all 'cast' the characters of our favorite book & Hollywood is hit or miss meeting our expectations!
@@poorthing As much as I loved Herman Wouk's novel "Marjorie Morningstar", I never could get interested in the movie. Something about it never got through to me. It was probably Gene Kelly cast as Noel Airman, because he looked nothing like the way Noel was described in the novel. It wasn't Natalie Wood because she was perfect as Marjorie. I remember reading the novel the first week of Christmas break right after President Kennedy was assassinated, when I was 16. Herman Wouk is still my favorite American novelist. He lived to be 104.
A beautiful movie. Natalie was wonderful in this role.
I agree, You have good tsate.
Gene..
Very handsome
"There's a Noel Airman in every girl's life". I have always loved this film, ever since Australia's Bill Collins introduced it to me on the telly in 1975. They don't make movies like that anymore.
SHOE GAL “They don’t make movies like that anymore.” My precious dad and I always said that about the old classics we loved. “Marjorie Morningstar” was one of those. So nostalgic and sentimental.
Yes. I have to agree with you.
“There’s a Noel Airman in every girl’s life”…..truer words were never spoken.
Yes INDEED 💕🌸
Yes! Lots of learning from the Noel Airman’s of the world. ….
I saw this film many years ago, and was so captivated by it. Natalie wood is so magnificent in this film, so young and so beautiful. I adored her in every film she made. She left us too soon. Am still left with questions about her mysterious, untimely death. Thank you Kristin Rae Johnson for posting this.
I love this film and have it on vhs. I just now saw it on here and am so pleased about that. The story is wonderful and Gene Kelly here is brilliant and is an extremely talented dramatic actor.
Gene Kelley was the most fluid dancer ever. And to think, he could also sing and act -- A definite triple threat.
Oh, yes he could!
Natalie Wood was as prefect as woman proportion gets. Such a wonderful star tragically lost too soon.
Oh my aching heart, I loved this movie! Thank you for bringing it to CZcams! 🥰💔
Nov.2022: So glad this movie came up. My first time seeing. Great movie! Actors, lines and message was fantastic. 👍👍😊
Herman Wouk was such a great author!
Yes
He wrote great novels
@@carolreid4821 , I’ve been on an Audible binge with Wouk’s books…..really appreciate him for the first time! He was incredible.
Caine Mutiny!
I pulled this book off my older sister's bookshelf and read it when I was in junior high. I did a book report on it and my english teacher graded it and wrote next to the C that she gave me that it was inappropriate reading for a girl my age. LOL
Haha What an unfair teacher you had!
Loved the movie and Gene Kelly was perfect as the older man, so handsome and romantic. A wonderful first love affair for Marjorie. Great film.👍💜🙏
I've always loved this movie since I was a young girl. I've never forgotten it. Bittersweet. 🥺😉
Natalie always has the power to break my heart. Such a brilliant actress.
Ed Wynn makes this film all the more special! Thanks for posting!
Someone many years ago told me to read the book. I don't remember who told me to read the book. I found it at a garage sale and have had it on the shelf. This synchronistically showed up and I had the time and inclination to watch. I loved the subtlety. I loved the character development. I understand the rebellion from surrendering one's soul to fit in and am thrilled I never gave in to it. I thought that was the scene of Dirty Dancing. Loved reading so many great comments. Thanks Kristen Rae Johnson. Perfect timing!
I saw this in the back of my parents car at a drive in,they thought the kids were sleeping, I was the oldest, I’ll never forget
My ex’s father Everett Freeman wrote the screenplay! I just noticed the actress playing Natalie’s best friend was in the movie Gidget (1959).
That's Carolyn Jones...addams family morticia
STJ oh my goodness!!! THAT IS Mortician from the original tv show the Addams family!!! Oh my goodness
Carolyn jones ( morticia in the adams family ) As Natalie’s friend ,
Wow even after all these years I still have tears rolling down my cheeks 😢
Me too! sobbing like a baby and I'm 74 years old
I’ve been bawling tears over this film nonstop since 1958.
This hearkens back to a bygone era in America, and cinema. I love it.
That was a rollercoaster, but the ending was so worth it. Never heard of this movie, but I just had to watch it back to back. Beautiful story. Natalie Wood mesmerized me-I couldn’t take my eyes off her. The more I watch her movies the more I’m convinced she’s my favourite actress.
A lot of ethnic versatility there.
Love this film and Natalie Wood. Have seen it a dozen times!
1:59:36 til the end 💔 brilliant acting by @nataliewood her facial expressions say it all …no dialogue needed. Adapted screenplay loosely based on Herman Wouk’s novel of the same name is a masterpiece.
what a great actress, it was so real watching her going through her age progression scenes.
Excellent movie. Great costumes. Good storyline. I loved the ending. No words necessary, their expressions said it all.
Natalie was gorgeous in this movie and her clothes and jewelry were spectacular.
Natalie had more than great beauty, and great acting ,she captured an eternal effervescence .
What a cast! Even has Alan Reed (Fred Flintstone) and Jesse White (Maytag Repairman) and a host of other friendly familiar faces.
I was Marjorie's age (18) when I saw this movie. Read the book when it initially came out. Watching the movie again (thank you for uploading it) I realized it should have been titled, "Everyone Loves Marjorie." Every man she meets falls for her. Even her father and uncle love her. Yes, she's lovely, but in real life that only takes you so far.
It's funny that at 18 I thought Kelly was perfect for the role. Now that I'm (much) older, I realize he looked too old to play a 32 year old. Still have a crush on him, though. Thanks for bringing back some interesting long forgotten personal memories for me.
I agree with you he looked more like early 40s
@@lorraineelkosiry3542 He was 46 at the time lol.
Carolyn Jones looks too old too, in fact she was 8 years older than Natalie
I have never seen this movie before and always wanted to. Thank you so much for posting. Amazing movie.
I came for an old movie I wasn't familiar with, and I got Gene Kelly in a truly dramatic, non-dancing role. Wow!
I surprised myself ❤
And to think she was married to Wagner when she made this movie!🙄
Non-dancing? He definitely did a turn or two.
@@Alexaklr Well yeah, but it was secondary.
Thanks for this movie - I've always loved it! Two star crossed lovers with a sad ending.
These old technicolor movies are so beautiful and romantic. Beautiful orchestration, lovely , sweet and sensual, and then there's Natalie Wood looking so fresh, beautiful, unspoilt. I forgot about this movie, had to read the posts b4 I invested my time. It's so bittersweetly romantic with a twist at the end
The title of the movie could have been
Gene Kelly, what a talented and handsome man. Good movie, fine acting.
What a wonderful movie! I just loved it and wish movies today could just be ... good movies!
The movies today are just too damn cynical. Sorry to say, so are too many of us. A little sentimental emotion can be good.
I seem to remember this movie being about 3 hrs long. I hope it isn't chopped up to bad. It's 2 hrs later, seems some scenes were shortened, but the editing was so the story still flowed very well. This like Noels play had a bitter sweet end. And that made this a success.
Natalie Wood will always be one of my favorite actresses. Love her!
I'm glad I stuck this movie out it was painful but the ending was great! Lol Noel was back on his element where he belonged & out of Marjories life & the guy who really loved her was waiting for her yayyyy!
Natalie Wood will always be the most beautiful actress I've ever seen. ❤
Another great movie is Splendour In The Grass!!
@@janelleabbott2227 Natalie Wood was also terrific with Robert Redford in this property is condemned. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
I don’t know how to thank you for this movie. I truly enjoyed. :-)
Hey there..You're Welcome! Thanks for your lovely comment :)
According to Charles Strouse, composer for Broadway classics Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, Green Mansions resort was the inspiration for Marjorie Morningstar - see pages 48-49 of Strouse's book 'Put on a Happy Face'. Strouse was in the theater company there for several summers in the early 1950's. Much of the music for Bye Bye Birdie was first performed at Green Mansions revues.
In the 1930's Green Mansions helped launch the careers of Lee Strasberg, Clifford Odets, Elia Kazan, Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler and many others. Green Mansions was the Summer home of The Group Theater in 1933. Green Mansions is about 10 to 15 miles south of Schroon Lake.
I only know of the film with Audrey Hepburn called Green Mansions. Perhaps the title came from a resort. I recall reading that the director went to South America to look for locations, but the jungle was too dark for the story idea, but it worked. I don't know if the title is related or a coincidence.
@@jamesstuartbrice420 The two aren't related except in name.
this was shot at schroon lake in the adirodack mts in northern ny state
There were many places like that resort in the Poconos and Catskill Mountain's in the 50's and 60s both for families and singles. Went to a few in my way back when. Definitely brought back memories.
After watching this wonderful movie I immediately googled the connection between Marjorie Morningstar and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! ❤
Connections galore!
Although Miriam’s character is based on Joan Rivers, so much of the costuming, the summer resort and the yearning of both women to be a performer in a man’s world are all there!
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THANK YOU! I rarely come across a movie I haven’t seen, and this was a gem.
Beautiful song! Beautiful story!
This is a movie I never get tired of... from my favorite book. I love the epilogue in the book, enjoyed finding out what happened to everyone.
1st the Gowns / Dresses /Handbags were GORGEOUS. The music. LOVE Natalie Wood. I spent my weekend on a Very Cold Night watching CLASSIC MOVIES. This one made me cry. Chasing a man who could not make up his mind if he loved her chasing him not wanting to be found.He needs help but not hers if you love him stay away. Grow up he says to her and away she goes. ALL GROWN UP. 🧡 GREAT MOVIE
This movie was really good I loved it!!❤️
I read the book in the 1980s and must say this is a really beautiful movie adaptation 🥰 Natalie Wood and Gene Kelly were such great actors! I was a bit surprised that they chose Gene Kelly as Noel, in my imagination Noel was much taller than Marjorie.
Since the novel is set in the 1930s, they should have used clothes of that era and should have included politics/WWII (I remember Majorie had nightmares about Gestapo or SS).
The movie doesn't show that the parents are immigrants pursuing their American dream and that the Morgenstern family wasn't always wealthy. If I remember right Marjorie initially had a working class boyfriend back from the days when her father wasn't that successful as a businessman, but now that they have access to higher social circles her mother influences her to date someone from a rich family, like Sandy. I really liked the Mike Eden character from the book, they should have included him. But still a great movie that I definitely will watch again! 😚
As I remember it, the father was taking a big gamble, moving to the Central Park area and hoping that Marjorie would marry the son of a rich family. Little did her parents know that she wanted an acting career instead, which had tragic results for all later on.
I remember she had a fling with Noel and had to go home and tell Sandy she wasn't pure anymore and married him.
I too read the book in my late teens. No one could be sexier to me than Kelly. I walked out of the theater with a broken heart. Could never envision her with Martin Millner. Always dreamed of Kelly singing to me as he did to Debbie Reynolds in "Singing in the Rain."
Do you recommend the novel?
@@sandraelder1101 the book is great! I too read it in early 80’s and had my idea of Noel Airman. I recommend the book completely. I read it as a 16 yr old.
Wonderful film!!! Natalie Wood was such a great actress.
I never get tired of watching this movie ❤
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1958 my sister was born. I remember that far back because the way she laughed when I tickled her feet.
Laughter is the best medicine. A merry heart does good like a medicine.
I pity those who are misled by the desire to be a part of the mysterious thrill of the entertainment industry. It brings nothing but heartache, disappointment, and missing out on many worthwhile opportunities to live a more fulfilling, real, and happy life.
It is a life of broken empty promises, a life of vanity and narcissism, of greed and falsehood. A game of chance, of Russian Roulette.
I doubt if Barbra Streisand or Meryl Streep would agree with you. Both fervently pursued show business careers, and both succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams. In addition, they have had fulfilling personal lives. Show business isn't for everyone, but it can be triumphant if you know how to navigate it.
@@chrisn7259 How do you know these two are happy ? Have you spoken with them? Fame and success do not make for happiness and fulfillment. It’s a double edged sword many times.
I agree, having loved a composer who is always chasing the illusion of fame and ignoring everything else in his life..
@@mariec4275 Even in everyday life, not everyone is happy all the time. Everyone has problems. It doesn't matter if you are in show business or not.
Natalie wood is a simple woman with great dignity and poise. Nice decent acting.
She was lost in the crowd of numerous stars who came on screen during the golden age of Hollywood'.
Cool to see Carolyn outside out of The Addams Family.
So touching, so inspiring!!! Thank you for showing us little people that love comes in many ways! ❤️
Just watch from I.44.00 onwards. It's so painful to watch Airman fall, especially when he retreats to teaching at the camp again and Marjorie realises that's where he is best left... to live his life. I can't watch it anymore. So sad.
Herman Wouk was one of my favorite authors in the 60s....my teen years and he taught me a lot about character and integrity. Loved his books and movies all!
Natalie Wood was twenty years old when this movie was released.
Six years later,28 year old Carolyn Jones would go on to star as Morticia Addams in "The Addams Family"
And "Marty" Milner would go on to star in "Roue 66" and "Adam 12"
ebayerr, Carolyn Jones was also the first wife of Aaron Spelling.
@@beckigreen : Cool. Didn't know that.
Ohh My. I was just a 10 year old girl when I saw this movie at the local Drive-in.
I've never thought about this movie since then... With the exception of hearing the song over all these years.
It always set me back into a deja vu nostalgic semi memory.
Now I know where those feelings came from... WOW.
Thanks for the upload. 🍸💕
I really enjoyed this movie. The Cast, the Script and the Music were fantastic and nostalgic.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS OLD MOVIE - - LIFE WAS SO MUCH BETTER THEN & SO HEALTHY IN MANY WAYS ❤️
Boa tarde! Assisti a este filme nos anos 70. Volta e meia lembro-me dessa história impactante. Obrigada por postar🤗
I think it’s great it’s different than a great movie in 2022 but in 1958 it was an amazing movie plus it’s lovely to look at such a beautiful woman Miss Natalie wood
I grew up in New Rochelle. I remember running into Marjorie in the Woolworth's on Main Street once.
She seemed happy.
another gem. tyvm
Oh, she had THE most darling figure! So beautiful...loved this...thank you!🥰❤
thank you thank you thank you so much for this, i love Natalie Wood.
This movie is just as important now as it was then. We are all important and matter.
Wow, a movie made in the 1950’s whose major characters are Jewish and it’s not about the Holocaust. What a rare gem. Thanks!
You'd hardly know they were Jewish.
Thank you for the wonderful movie.
Love Natalie Wood.
Good cast.
With Jene Kelly.
❤
I read the book when I was 9, and loved it. Didn’t see the film until I was older. Even though I liked all the actors, I preferred the book. Because I could paint how I imagined the characters were.
AWESOME MOVIE I have it on a cd. Makes me cry every time i watch it. Natalie Wood RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏