Natalie Wood was clearly a giant star, but she always seemed miscast in just about everything. How old was Daisy supposed to be, anyway? .and it works. I never dreamed Natalie Wood was as physically imitable as he demonstrated--you could never have mistaken him for anyone else. She ultimately decides to live and leave everything behind. Read More role of Wood In Natalie Wood followed, howeverincluding the show-business drama Inside Daisy Clover (1965)and she spent three years away from the camera. A precocious teenager chronicles her own rise from trailer-park squalor to singing stardom by way of a supermarket talent contest. Reply to Rwhatever, like to you I'd say, I think this is how you do it, R23. Now, this is my idea of a Friday night. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. For us elders: remember when Jeremy Irons denied Charles was gay and Anthony Andrews said Sebastian wasn't gay. Wrong era for presenting a gay character, who was a fun,normal guy - not a miserable, alcoholic loser, who lisps, and is a viscious killer, wearing tight pants, and a flowery shirt. Daisy meets and spends time with fellow actor Wade Lewis. / Street Date May 12, 2020 / available through the WBshop / 21.99 Starring: Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Redford, Ruth Gordon, Roddy McDowall, Katharine Bard, Peter Helm, Betty Harford, Harold Gould. The review at r134 is spot on. he still owns it. Daisy eventually meets fellow actor Wade Lewis. 145, J'Accuse! Here's the website if you want to learn more abou the WB tours: http://www2.warnerbros.com/vipstudiotour/. Becoming impatient with Daisy's long recovery, Raymond tells her she must finish her contract and pending film. She later sends the recording to the movie studios hoping she will be noticed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So this is Hollywood. Recently Sold. Age: Pre-1970. Loved it then-still love it today (when I watched it again). Other than the Merry Ground, one can also see the Santa Monica Pier bridge in the movie. Item location: Chatham, United Kingdom. Indeed the actors were given their costumes well in advance so the costumes would look worn. It is certainly fascinating to see the places the movie was filmed, even though it is a crummy movie. Daisy moves her mother to a beachfront property after taking her from the nursing facility. That means there were 3,000 people there. The s Chadney's Restaurant in Burbank, CA Right across the street from NBC Studios in Burbank, CA is a shell of an old restaurant. Inside Daisy Clover flaunts 1960s Santa Monica Pier. Its aesthetic bits and pieces were quite complementary to the decent plot it offered. The film did not capture the characters or the story IMO. Thats pretty much how any gay character was portrayed then (remember "The Detective" ? [2][3][4] However, the film later gained a cult following when it was shown on television and released on home video. ", I thought Hayley was scathingly brilliant in The Troubel with Angels (1966) where she played a high scchool senior. New Homes. Unable to work, she spends her days at home under the care of a private nurse. Granted Natalie Wood is playing young when the actress was in her late 20's--but her legend is alive and well in this film. Highly underrated IMHO. As you can see from the images, these locations have changed, but not as dramatically as one might think. There are far too many movies and TV series that showcase the beautiful beauty of the coastal town. When Funny Girl was brought to the screen, Babs was all sixties; in the sequel, she's all 1930s. Inside Daisy Clover is a 1965 American drama film produced by Alan J. Pakula and directed by Robert Mulligan, adapted by screenwriter Gavin Lambert from his own 1963 novel of the same name. , to play Benjamin, in "The Graduate". Ever see Julie Andrews 1960 bouffant in The Americanization of Emily ste during WW2? Trying so hard to evoke the early 1930s musical numbers of Busby Berkeley and Eleanor Powell, it doesn't even get as exciting as a production number on the old ABC TV Hollywood Palace. Director Robert Mulligan Writer Gavin Lambert (screenplay) Stars Natalie Wood Christopher Plummer Robert Redford Fred Astaire excepted, of course, but this untalented girl can't hold the screen like Fred Astaire. It looks to be the same tree from the "Inside Daisy Clover" movie still. These scenes evoked a lot of good feelings, which improved the films overall mood. Above is a screenshot of the building as seen in the film and below is the same building as it appears today - and it still has the merry go-round! I enjoyed the book but have never seen the movie. Despite it, the movie was a good watch with quite amazing cinematography worth looking forward to. Here are the links to the posts:HARRY & TONTO http://dearoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2012/02/harry-and-tonto-1974-film-locations.htmlTHE BIG FIXhttp://dearoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2012/02/big-fix-1978-film-locations-part-two.htmlI'm sure I'll get around to more in the future. Above is the entrance to Swan Studios which is really the Warner Bros. I had totally forgotten (or maybe blocked out) the Detective. At the beginning of the film Wood walks into the old Merry Go-Round building found at the front of the famous Santa Monica Pier to make a record of herself singing. The Hilton house has a view and a different set of columns. As someone posted I don't think PD's mangers would have let her do the movie b/c in 1965 she was still under their control. I don't think it is in the movie, but I really liked that section of the book. Chainsaw Man Chapter 118 Full Summary And Raw Scans: Denji Has Not Fallen For Asa Yet! Its filming locations mostly comprised of the Warner Bros and the Santa Monica Pier venue situated at the foot of Colorado. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BABY CHILDREN PLAYING OUTSIDE INSIDE 200 FT 8MM COLOR FILM + CAN C4 at the best online prices at eBay! In fact there were two tour groups who passed me while I was taking my photos. Indeed what ruins Daisy Clover the film is there there no no 30s period feel at all, Daisy looks like a 50s kid. LOL brings location scouts and filming locations together using powerful marketing methods to create online traffic and visibility for each listing. Original/Reproduction: . Then when I watched the film I was so disappointed. The building to the right is the Mill where they create many of the sets and the set pieces. To fulfill her dreams, she records a song and submits it to Raymond Swan, a studio owner. She's actually decent on the latter parts of "You're Gonna Hear from Me.". The house in the film owned by Raymond Swan, played by Christopher Plummer was then owned by Warner's head Jack Warner. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Wasn't there supposed to be much more about Redford's character being gay and a much more scathing look at Hollywood and child stars and such? Yes I see your point r117 - it would be too near to the present if set in the 50s - but if you are going to set it in the 1930s then they should have at least given Daisy a 1930s hairstyle and period look. Plummer is chilling, Ruth is divine, Redford is gorgeous, Roddy is bitchy and Nat gets to have a nervous breakdown. Natalie Wood made other strange big budget movies in the mid sixties that missed the mark: Penelope & Sex and the Single Girl. 41.5 mi. The producer of the movie is Alan J. Pakula, The cast members of the movie include Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Redford, Roddy McDowall, Ruth Gordon, Katharine Bard, and Peter Helm. Redford and Wood were also in 1966's This Property Is Condemned, a minor Tennessee Williams. She turned down the Faye Dunaway role in "Towering Inferno" and the Elizabeth Taylor role in "The Mirror Crack'd" . (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment One of Clint Eastwood's most successful films at the box office is one youmight not firstsuspect. The specific details of where was Inside Daisy Clover filmed was given below. Merry Go-Round Building, Santa Monica Pier (February 2010), Santa Monica Pier as seen in Inside Daisy Clover. The booth is not a prop -it's real and WORKS! She certainly knew what it was like to be a child star, which is probably why she got the role of Daisy Clover. And Natalie Wood was far too old for the role and never the best actress. Wow..I just watched thisor rather, tried to watch this on TCM and Natalie is just totally miscast in this. If you are a movie lover, then it is worth visiting this studio. When her mother unexpectedly dies, Daisy suffers a nervous breakdown. Thanks, Kevin R. The "funny, pointy-roofed building" you pointed out in the background of Natalie's & Ruth Gordon's home on the SM Pier is the Merry-Go-Round building. Robby you are so right not the best movie, but I still enjoy it for some perverse reason. It would be terrific. I can't remember ever seeing a period picture that even attempted to be authentic. She's not supposed to be a visitor from the future. I suppose she's supposed to have a career like Mickey and Judy, a thirties teenager, but 15 is too old to start a career like that, even if you don't look 25. That would come 2 years later with "Butch Cassidy" And remember, in between, he was the studio's choice, though not Mike Nichols (thank GOD !) I couldn't tell where this was on the lot immediately, but then I noticed the different rooftops and was able to match them up. She would have been very waif like and we know she has chemistry with Ruth Gordon and Redford. Who Created The Music For The Movie, Inside Daisy Clover? She's still twenty-odd! I read the book too - Daisy is kind of a young Judy Garland type, being rebellous at the studio and hating making the movies and of course falling for a gay/bi guy, as Judy did lots of times, and then becoming famous again in concerts afterwards. As you can see from the images, these locations have changed, but not as dramatically as one might think. Inside Daisy Clover is a strange film but not in a good way. R45, I think that is better explained in the book. If they redo this film I think Michael Fassbender should play Christopher Plummer 's role. Inside Daisy Clover has a darker setting that depicts the negative side of fame and glitters within Hollywood. She seems like good casting for that role. Thats why when he's leaving, the next morning, going down the stairway, he apologizies to her, saying ' I'm sorry. Natalie was never a child star like Daisy Clover. Swan puts her under contract for five years and makes arrangements to hide her mother away in a mental institution. WB Soundstage 16 Entrance (February 2010), Above is a screenshot showing some of the soundstages on the Warner Bros. lot and below are the same buildings as they appear today. I don't for the life of me know why I said that.Take a trip to the set of 'Inside Daisy Clover' starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford! Inside Daisy Clover 1965 Approved 2 h 8 m IMDb RATING 6.2 /10 3.8K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 23,549 7,669 Play trailer 3:32 1 Video 53 Photos Drama Music Romance A tomboy turned movie star deals with the cruelty of Hollywood. But her voice is not THAT bad--had she been better trained, she would have been able to carry the songs she was given. ). The Latest Reality Game Show! Poor Natalie. r25 There is a Patty Duke Troll? ", Last edited on 29 November 2022, at 23:11, Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, "The 38th Academy Awards (1966) Nominees and Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inside_Daisy_Clover&oldid=1124674672, This page was last edited on 29 November 2022, at 23:11. Above Roddy McDowall, one of the studio execs, meets with Wood at the Swan Studio lot. Daisy Clover lives with her mother in a trailer. At that time , Redford wouldn't have had any power to call the shots. It never showed a bustling studio, a proper Hollywood party. And Mary had a far more familiar and warm image to combat in the mid-70s than Natlaie did. All that was missing was a Snoopy cartoon on the front. He kept it till 2000, when Gary Winnick, a wall street crony of Mike Milkin, and a huge crook, paid $95,000,000 for it, while he declared his own co., Global Crossing, bankrupt. Not sure if it was the film itself or the lighting, the costumes (fabric choices, dress lines and cuts, shoe design, nothing tried to be neatly authentic but dingy and unlaundered). Alone and distrustful, the young actress searches for a happy ending with a fellow rising star, Wade Lewis (Robert Redford). A Where Was Jexi Filmed? There is no real 30s period feel at all - the clips of Gable & Lombard, Bogart, Power etc attending Daisy's premiere does not fit in at all with the 60s look of the rest of the film, the movie is also terribly underpopulated - when Daisy arrives at the studio the only people there are Plummer and his glacial wife, Roddy McDowell as the prissy assistant says nothing at all apart from 1 line; the only indication that Redford is gay or bi is that one line by Melora, Plummer's wife. There are some movies that dont get a good response from the audience at their release time. A decidedly campy look inside the film studios of the Forties, but intriguing, interestingly acted, superbly scored, photographed, and one of those strange films in which the leading lady who died tragically offers many amazing moments to remember. The Trouble With Angels is one of my favorite movies. In a trailer, Daisy Clover resides with her mother. click ACCEPT. HiI actually own the very RECORD BOOTH that Natalie Wood used at the Santa Monica Pier in "INSIDE DAISY CLOVER". Patty Duke would not have been right for the part, I don't think anyway.". The film became popular only after that and made a good impact on the audience. r113, much to the relief of your fellow passengers, no doubt. Studio lot in Burbank, California. She was horribly miscast. I never heard that. Yes, I am an eldergay theatre and film queen who saw this at age 16. They should make it into a full-fledged musical as payback for Redford refusing to play a gay character as gay and for his demusicalized in-name-only [italic]Pete's Dragon[/italic] redo. Heres what we know about the movies filming locations. Redford did a very fond remembrance of Natalie for TCM a few years ago, talking especially about the making of Inside Daisy Clover: New to DL. Appreciate it. Since the thread originally appeared I found the novel at a second hand book store. Was clicking around a while back, TCM was airing "IDC" and I started watching. Inside Daisy Clover is a 1965 American drama film based on the 1963 novel by Gavin Lambert. It's very clear in the movie that Robert Redford's character has affairs with men and women, which for a major studio movie in 1965 was really a big fucking deal. I've tried to watch since but can't even get through it. Even in westerns the actresses wore the thickly applied blue eyeshadow up to the brow and false eyelashes. That was surely based on Garland's comeback at the Palace. 716 Clover St, Jesup, GA 31545 was recently sold on 08-29-2022 for $75,000. The only change I would have made is making Daisy older. It depicts the cruelty and wickedness of the world and how people would trample others seeking glory. Lostvocals (see link) has a comparison of Wood vs Jackie Ward singing "You're Gonna Hear From Me.". Inside Daisy Clover (465) 2 h 8 min 1966 NR Natalie Wood stars in a behind-the-scenes Hollywood epic of a young singer and actress from the time of her discovery at age 15 through her triumphs and defeats. There is even one where Wood does the intro and Ward takes over on the melody for "You're Gonna Hear From Me." The film is absolutely ruined by having no sense of the 1930s on any level. The narrative of Inside Daisy Clover follows the lead character as she ascends the Hollywood success ladder. He's a narcissist and doesn't care whom he hurts. CONTACT (805)500-6695; shoot@lightsonlocation.com; The clip below is the incredibly lame "The Circus Is a Wacky World" number from IDC. I remember watching this on tv and thinking they must have had a shoestring budget because the film was so deserted. I remember that his character being gay was hinted at with that one line. Strange, strange choice. He has repeatedly denied it and stresses that his role is of a guy that has no morals and will fuck anything. I think he became the pal of her secretary Mart Crowley, so maybe Lambert had a hand in the creation of Boys in the Band too. Hello. Stupid twats [quote]This Property Is Condemned has always been one of my favorite films. The sixties costuming posturing as thirties movie star garb is just weird. Well, that's no surprise: the movie is set in 1938, the year of the Anschluss. Redford's ever-skittish attitude about gays has always been an annoyance to me, but even more than that I hate how he takes parts and then applies his own unyielding sensibilities to them even when it is at odds with the director and the writer and when it is at the film's expense. She's fifteen, which means she'll be grown up by the time she's made a couple of films, yet the studio seems to be promoting her as a child. But then the studio and her sister/aunt tried to get the old lady out of the way and control her life and that is what caused her to become disillusioned. THERE have been better pictures about Hollywood, but few as triumphantly, all-round bad as "Inside Daisy Clover." The booth actually still has the scratch in the wood to the left of the window seen in the opening sequence. It was Wood's second film with Mulligan, after . Nat was very gay friendly (Mart Crowley was her secretary) so presumably Wagner was as well. Where Was Stand By Me Filmed? The story was not exactly epic, but thats not the major problem of the film. And Daisy Clover's career doesn't make sense anyway. (I am nor sure, but I believe the film was rehearsed as if it was a play before filming.). But r160 you could apply all the same things to Mary Tyler Moore. Not necessarily for the story or having to stretch my imagination to believe Natalie was a 15 year old.I love the old Hollywood behind the scenes, the cars, the beautiful homes and sets. Isn't the Dealer her grandmother. The Dealer - Mrs. Clover: Well I didn't miss him until today. Who Is The Distributor Of The Movie, Inside Daisy Clover? [quote]which I hadn't seen since the original run at a half-empty rainy day matinee at Radio City Music Hall. Director Robert Mulligan Writer Gavin Lambert (screenplay) Stars Natalie Wood Christopher Plummer Robert Redford It premiered on 22 December 1965 and was directed by Rober Mulligan. Are these beautiful spots still available for visitation? Pul-leeze ! That always bothered me about this movie. Yikes! She didn't look like a child or even a teenager, you can't imagine a studio promoting her as a youngster when she'd have to switch to ingenue roles in a year or two. Raymond and Daisy begin an affair. 35 Inside Daisy Clover Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 35 Inside Daisy Clover Premium High Res Photos Browse 35 inside daisy clover stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The Data lounge's own Creepy Little Dakota Fanning for Daisy Clover, as an aging child star she's probably living through something similar in real life. R55, Babs would have looked better with a bag over her head in both. Read More for your pointless bitchery needs. Enjoy your blog-thanks for the photos. For starters, she never headlined a single film as a child. There is one bright tune, "You're Gonna Hear From Me," by Andr and Dory Previn. Theatrical trailer for the 1965 musical drama "Inside Daisy Clover" starring Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Redford, Roddy McDowall and Ruth Gordo. Situated in a bizarre nook between the embers of Old Hollywood and the emergent flame of New Hollywood, INSIDE DAISY CLOVER presents Natalie Wood as an impoverished Depression-era teenager who becomes a major (and majorly unhappy) movie star.
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