Movies starring Natalie Wood

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

96 mins     Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy      

Miracle on 34th Street: Maureen O'Hara and Edmund Gwenn star in this 1947 version of the popular Christmas movie about Kris Kringle working in Macy's...

Father Was a Fullback (1949)

84 mins     Comedy      

Oh how I wanted to enjoy "Father Was a Fullback" as on paper it sounded like a snappy old fashioned comedy especially with a well chosen cast which included Maureen O'Hara and Betty Lynn. But when "Father Was a Fullback" ebbe...

Never a Dull Moment (1950)

89 mins     Comedy, Romance      

"Never a Dull Moment" must be one of the most ironic titles I have ever come across because sadly this movie is little more than dull moments. Maybe it's not that bad but when you have a comedy starring Irene Dunne and Fred M...

The Jackpot (1950)

85 mins     Comedy      

Here's a rule of thumb for you; when you come across a movie from one of cinema's greats and you have never heard of it the chances are it will be an okay but ultimately ordinary movie. That is the case with "The Jackpot" as ...

The Searchers (1956)

119 mins     Adventure , Drama, Western      

The Searchers: John Wayne stars as Ethan Edwards in John Ford's western about a man's 5 year search for his niece (Natalie Wood) having been abducted by Comanches...

The Burning Hills (1956)

94 mins     Romance, Western      

Technically there isn't a lot wrong with "The Burning Hills" with a reasonable story of western revenge and western romance. At times the acting may be a little over the top but it is reasonably well cast and there is a decen...

West Side Story (1961)

152 mins     Crime, Drama, Musical      

Whilst I wouldn't say I am a musical connoisseur I do enjoy watching musical extravaganzas and I've watched some which are brilliant others which are better forgotten but "West Side Story" pretty much tops everything. To expl...

Gypsy (1962)

143 mins     Biography, Comedy, Drama      

Fast paced, colourful, snappy dialogue, quick delivery and some pleasant musical numbers is all I was really looking for when I put on this 1962 version of "Gypsy" with Rosalind Russell and Natalie Wood. And that is what I go...