Final scene from my favorite Natalie Wood movie, "Inside Daisy Clover" Are these beautiful spots still available for visitation? You can reach out to me at FB or on my email at KrishinaM@otakukart.com. 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. It would have been nice had they tried to capture the 1930's instead of making everyone look like it was 1966 (which it was). She records a song in order to realize her ambitions and sends it to studio owner Raymond Swan. If the film was accurate, Wood's chauffeur would be driving towards the exit of the studio, not entering the studio. It follows a tomboy becoming a Hollywood actress and singer. Was there any teen actress at that time who could have taken that role? And here's the really strange thing: it has doodling in it from its lifetime spent at Graumans Chinese Theatre, including "James Dean" scratched into the woodwork looking very very similar to known handwriting of James Dean.Email me at RecordBooth@gmail.com and I'll send photos!Bill. I read it's silent film star, Barbara LaMarr's. For sure it would have made for a much better film. See production, box office & company info, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, USA. It is still considered on of the top estates in Los Angeles, and has not been used for filming, since the days when Hilton had it. Pul-leeze ! If you look carefully you will notice a funny pointy roof building towards the back of both images. It's just her on an empty set, while most thirties musicals numbers featured dozens of backup dancers, if not a smiling audience. By what name was Inside Daisy Clover (1965) officially released in India in English? If you havent watched the movie yet, then you can find the movie on streaming platforms. "Gamin Grows Up, Hollywood-Style. Daisy Clover is a 15 year old Tomboy who dreams of being a Hollywood star. 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. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." She was horribly miscast. I'll make sure to follow the rules of the award. If ever there were a mainstream film that sounded like a cheap porn movie, it's this one! Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. I'm in London - where are you? 716 Clover St, Jesup, GA 31545 was recently sold on 08-29-2022 for $75,000. I watched the movie again this afternoon, a lot of it on fast forward as the pace was so s-l-o-w - I loved the book too but the movie is maddening. Theatrical trailer for the 1965 musical drama "Inside Daisy Clover" starring Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Redford, Roddy McDowall and Ruth Gordo. It's a shame she wasn't a good singer. I remember that his character being gay was hinted at with that one line. Thats why when he's leaving, the next morning, going down the stairway, he apologizies to her, saying ' I'm sorry. Although a little has changed since they were last shown in the film, one can still gaze at these sights. I would certainly agree that the other 1960s examples Bonnie and Clyde and Dr. Zhivago have some terrible costumes, hairdos and makeup but Inside Daisy Clover is just the worst. Her fortune soon began to dwindle, and by 1950, she was forced to sell the home, at a ridiculous $225,000, to Conrad Hilton. She made her debut at age five and at age seven was a star after her first big hit "Miracle on 34th Street." ps.thanks for the wonderful blogging. Some features on this site require a subscription. 30's singers were not great to begin with. 12 reviews. Enjoy your blog-thanks for the photos. I'll have to get a better picture of that one too next time I'm at the pier now that I have a better sense of where it and those scenes were actually filmed. The booth actually still has the scratch in the wood to the left of the window seen in the opening sequence. The Amazon "look inside" feature when you click on the book cover, at link above, shows the first few pages, including the 1951 date "Well if we're going to be technical about it, "Cleopatra" didn't look like ancient Rome and Egypt, "Camelot" didnt look like the Dark Ages and "Lion in the Winter" didn't resemble the Middle Ages.". I'd forgotten about it but now I'll look forward to reading it this weekend. In this blog post I have captured some of scenes from both the studio and the pier to compare how the locations appear today. That's the way it was done then. She made her debut at age five and at age seven was a star after her first big hit "Miracle on 34th Street." Netflix Unveils Dystopian Teaser For Upcoming Korean Film JUNG_E, David Walliams Has A Rumored Replacement On Britains Got Talent. Nevertheless, I think the film is worth watching to get some glimpses of the Warner Bros. studio lot as it appeared in the mid-1960s as well as the Santa Monica Pier. . Anyone know where the house is, on the beach, that blows up at the end ? 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! Likewise the studio, fearful of the potential controversy, insisted that the film only acknowledge the character's bisexuality through a few bits of dialogue. Did he have something to hide? On the other hand, Natalie Wood would have to act. I never heard that. As you can see from the images, these locations have changed, but not as dramatically as one might think. Plummer plays his part as if he's auditioning for Christopher Lee's old horror movie roles. There's something about Natalie's acting I can't put my finger on. 41.5 mi. It doesn't seem like my comments on your blog are going through? I've been falling asleep everywhere these days' , implying he doesn;t remember anything that happened the night before- his dick is just so hard, even drunk, and asleep, it just slipped right into Bab's hole. The makers of the picture do not care to make themselves altogether clear but there are hints of the depravity of its Hollywood in fleeting insinuations of dope and homosexuality. The story itself could well have been inspired by Natalie, whose story is somewhat similar. Brainstorm was filled (in part) in my grandfather's offices in Research Triangle, NC. It was Plummer's first after Sound of Music - boy did he churn them out in those years, ditto McDowell - surely they realised what a dud they were working on. In fact the only one that didn't bore me was Ruth Gordon but I was teetering on that one too. Thanks for the NY Times review - it is spot on. While for some viewers, the movie left them speechless, for others, it was rather bland. Santa Monica Pier Merry Ground ( Inside Daisy Clover) Wood plays a teenager in the 1930s with dreams of being a star. Wood's tracks are included. 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. One of the areas most popular beaches is found in Santa Monica; it is a never-ending stretch of golden sand with crashing waves, perfect for beginning surfers. Interesting R94. [7] Despite these limitations, the film is generally recognized for one of the early depictions of a gay or bisexual character in American cinema who is not ashamed of his sexuality and does not commit suicide.[7]. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. Becoming impatient with Daisy's long recovery, Raymond tells her she must finish her contract and pending film. . Meanwhile, poor Hilda eventually went completely broke, and ended up sliting her own throat. Her swan song is on my top five list of the worst ever. Recently Sold. LOL, her make-up and coiffure are pure mid-sixties, not 50s. She agrees to a five-year agreement with Swan after being chosen. Nevertheless, I think the film is worth watching to get some glimpses of the Warner Bros. studio lot as it appeared in the mid-1960s as well as the Santa Monica Pier. Wood's character does get discovered by Raymond Swan (Christopher Plummer), the head of the fictional Swan Studios. As for Natalie Wood, she was damn lucky to get "West Side Story." It's absolutely true that Natalie lobbied for the role of the mother in "Ordinary People", and she was deeply hurt when Redford ignored her attempts. Trashy, and no work of art, but I thoroughly enjoy it and try to catch it whenever it's on. LOL brings location scouts and filming locations together using powerful marketing methods to create online traffic and visibility for each listing. She was presented as a singing star when she used someone else's vocals. I disagree about Lion in Winter. Stupid twats [quote]This Property Is Condemned has always been one of my favorite films. r113, much to the relief of your fellow passengers, no doubt. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California | USA. It depicts the cruelty and wickedness of the world and how people would trample others seeking glory. The idea was that setting it in the 30's would give it a more "realistic" feel, since the target audience--young people--would think of the 50's as Elvis or Cary Grant. So where was Inside Daisy Clover filmed? HiI actually own the very RECORD BOOTH that Natalie Wood used at the Santa Monica Pier in "INSIDE DAISY CLOVER". It wasn't her best. [quote]As I understood it, Redford turned down the Ben Braddock part, saying "Nobody's gonna believe I can't get laid". This pressure made Daisy attempt suicide, but she is constantly interrupted. Please click here to register for free. (perfect cherry on top) Anyhow, I was kind of dissappointed with 'Daisy'.I tried to get into it but I just couldn't. Daisy Clover though would have worked better in the 50s setting - why try to recreate the 1930s if you are not going to do it properly. Find Out All The Details Here! I rather like Christopher Plummer and Katherine Bard--at least, as Martin Balsam says about Holly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," they're REAL phonies. The entire filming of Inside Daisy Clover was filmed in California. In the background we can see what is the main executive building on the Warner Bros. lot. That clip at r62 could be straight out of an Austin Powers movie. Buy. Most parts of Inside Daisy Clover were filmed in Santa Monica, California. I think Patty Duke would have been great and I'm not the Patty Duke troll. Wood DID really try to get the lead role in the tv mini-series "Sybil", but was turned down because she was a well-known movie star. Inside Daisy Clover Production: Park Place/Warner. The music for the movie was created by Aaron Stell. Amazing! (I am nor sure, but I believe the film was rehearsed as if it was a play before filming.). Raymond and Daisy begin an affair. Love this stuff! 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. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); You have entered an incorrect email address! So far most of my film location posts have involved places in Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles. Inside Daisy Clover takes place in Santa Monica in 1936. I don't get why Daisy didnt want to be a star and fought the studio - she sent them the recording of her voice and what else did she have, apart from the shack at Venice beach with her dotty mother. R113, would you do it while singing "You're Gonna Hear From Me?". R69, is that what she was doing later when she had her breakdown? R145 and R146 need to learn how to reference a prior poster! Set in the Hollywood of the thirties, screen legend Natalie Wood ("West Side Story," "Rebel Without a Cause") stars in a behind-the-scenes epic, the story of the effects of the Hollywood dream machine on a spirited young singer and actress from the time of her discovery at age 15 through her triumphs and defeats. Loved it then-still love it today (when I watched it again). Just finished watching it on TCM. It was the moment Roddy showed up in the film. Hi da90027. Here's the website if you want to learn more abou the WB tours: http://www2.warnerbros.com/vipstudiotour/. Original/Reproduction: . The specific details of where was Inside Daisy Clover filmed was given below. well the studio did the same thing with Valley of the Dolls. BTW, Miss Helen Hayes was supposed to be a tremendous bitch to the stage crews, despite her diabetes-inducing public persona. That's better than gay. Totally missed the feel of the time it was intended (more deliberately than VoTD), would've been better if it were done in the 50s, but I'm also for a remake. That means there were 3,000 people there. Always an honor to be recognized by peers. Take a look at Daisy Clover lives with her mother in a trailer. Inside Daisy Clover (1965) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #InsideDaisyClover"You're Gonna Hear from Me," 15-year-old gamine Daisy Clover sings from the silver sc. She looked too young and glamorous; her looks and demeamor did not fit the persona of the chilly, emotionally closed off mother. May 31, 2014 - Inside Daisy Clover (1965) You would think the film Inside Daisy Clover , with a cast starring Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, Robert Re. But her voice is not THAT bad--had she been better trained, she would have been able to carry the songs she was given. 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. The Hilton house has a view and a different set of columns. Never would have known. Loved these photos though. Even the earlier sixties had 'that' quality. Wood plays a teenager in the 1930s with dreams of being a star. It is not surprising that the set designs from the 1960s Warner Bros studio are still beloved by the shows audience. 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