Natalie started acting in small roles at the age of five in films like The Moon is Down (1943) and Happy Land (1943). Her biggest roles during her childhood were in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) and Miracle of 34th Street (1947) when she was just nine years old. She muddled through some forgettable roles until she finally found a role that could break her out into more mature roles. That role was in the iconic Rebel Without a Cause (1955) starring alongside James Dean and Sal Mineo. From that point on she would land the biggest roles of her life in the 1960's when she was in her twenties. She took some time off in the 1970's to raise her children and her comeback role was in Brainstorm (1983). Brainstorm was released two years after her passing but it was a film she hoped would bring her back doing what she loved.
These Natalie Wood film recommendations are just a few of the films that shined the brightest. She made many others that are just as wonderful as these but if you are just delving into Natalie Wood's films these are a good place to start.
Have you seen any of these film recommendations? What Natalie Wood films have you enjoyed?
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Splendor in the Grass (1961)
West Side Story (1961)
Brainstorm (1983)
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