West Side Story Part 3

Natalie sang she Felt Pretty but she was Beautiful!*











*(actually Marni Nixon sang the role of Maria)

Happy Birthday Marion Seldes 8/23

One of the greats of the Broadway stage.

West Side Story Part 2

Maria and Tony meet at the 'Dance at the Gym'





The 'balcony' scene on the fire-escape.
The song was 'Tonight' and what a night it would be.

150 Days Left of These 2 War Criminals

Happy Birthday Valerie Harper 8/22

Happy Birthday Alicia Witt 8/21

Alicis co-starred in 'Cybil' and was great this summer as a replacement in Law and Order Criminal Intent'.

Natlaie 1961: West Side Story Part 1

Although Natalie was Oscar nominated for 'Splendor in the Grass' that year her best chance would have been a nom for 'West Side Story'.
Either way she would (and did) lose. Nobody was beating Sophia Loren that year in 'Two Women' one of the greatest screen roles of all time.

In 'Splendor' Nat grew up.
In 'WSS' Natalie became a woman. There was no going back. She was now a true leading lady to be reckoned with. And in '62 and '63 she would again prove herself.

I also would note that no cinematographer has ever been as loving to Natalie as Daniel L. Fapp. Never before or again would her beauty so impress.

But now I give you 'West Side Story' Part 1.

For Obama's Vice President

Because of this:


No to this:



This should be the ticket:

Happy Birthday Joan Allen 8/20

Joan is truly one of the most under-rated and under-awarded actresses of our time.

So great in everything. Her Pat Nixon in 'Nixon' was flawless and brilliant.

Loved her in the 'Bourne' movies too.