Marjorie Morningstar (1958): I Need To Be In Love

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This a Natalie Wood video based on her 1958 film "Marjorie Morningstar", where Natalie played a young Jewish aspiring actress who falls in love with an older man while working at summer camp, a fellow camp's theatre director, aspiring Broadway playwright and producer Noel Airman (Gene Kelly). But Marjorie's family objects to him and their summer romance is ill-fated and volatile, and when Marjorie realizes that Noel isnt really going anywhere in life and he is better off without her, doing what he loves instead of conforming to a profession her parents deem as "suitable", it dawns on her that Noel's former assistant and now successful playwright Wally Wronkin (Martin Milner) has loved her all along. While it's not one of Natalie's best-remembered films, it is a very bittersweet story and Natalie's performance is outstanding. Music by The Carpenters. Enjoy!

[@LuckyFilly]

Natalie was so beautiful!! Really miss her. She owned that screen.

[@jlglassett]

Natalie was the only woman who could’ve played Marjorie. Stunning beauty and powerful actress! My favorite book ever!

[@babbaruff1045]

Oh how i love Gene ❤❤❤

[@freeguy77]

Hearing Karen Carpenter's magnificent voice once again brings sadness and tearing up. She had this incredible ability to bring one into her songs more emotionally than any other singer I've ever heard among women, and only one or two in men: Buddy Holly and John Lennon. Karen was only 32, eleven years younger than Natalie, 43. No less an authority as Paul McCartney said about Karen: "She had the best female voice." I never will believe Natalie died "accidentally." The fact the captain reported she and R. Wagner had a violent argument that night, and after Natalie went overboard, the captain wanted to turn on the boat's searchlight to look for her. Wagner refused to let him! How a captain of a ship would allow anyone to deny basic human right to look for an overboard passenger is beyond belief, and is outrageous! I'll never believe Natalie's death was anything but deliberate murder. She once said it was a mistake to marry him that second time, as I'm sure they had plenty of violent arguments prior. I believe there has been a cover-up for the past 40+ years, and Natalie deserves justice. She feared the water all her life, and the bruises on her after being found also lend credence to being beaten and then thrown overboard, rather than simply falling. I despise Wagner, and either guilty for actual violence, or just refusing to let the captain put on the searchlights, show he should be brought to justice for his crime against one of the greatest and beloved actresses in Hollywood' history!

[@IanHunedoara8]

Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks is a beautiful scenario for the filming of this movie. Wonderful place!

[@noemysanchez7088]

This is my favorite tribute you have done for Natalie. Just cant help but weep of sadness n of joy. This is Heavenly full of warmth n tenderness. I feel Natalie in every movie she did especially the touchy emotional ones like Marjorie Morningstar. For me,she is watching from,heaven happy that her fam frds fans around the world remember her :'''''( You picked the perfect song wow. I have no words. Am teary eyed as I'm writing... Natalie will always live in my heart. A true legend of the Golden Era.

[@luisheymans6463]

Es una película grandiosa

[@mikeshulman3514]

Such a wonderful performance and my favorite Carpenter song I Need to be In Love; great editing. Thanks for sharing.

[@marienoreene]

great video... natalie is so lovely... and love the song too...

[@AceOfHeart2012]

My God she was beautiful.

[@susanlloyd7395]

So was he.

[@eleanorschwartz3274]

Very well done. Loved all of it. Yes, it was one of my favorite movies when I was a young woman and it still takes me to a special place in my heart. Thank you. Lolly

[@noemysanchez1353]

Natalie wood will always be remembered.never ever forgotten. She is a true legend and will always live in my heart... still my favorite tribute to honor Natalie Wood short life. I cant help cry sad tears as I see your beautiful well made video. You chose the right song. Couldn't have been better. Karen heavenly voice just flowed perfectly. One of her very touching serious roles she ever did in my opinion. :'((( May she keep resting peacefully. May Karen keep resting peacefully as her life was very short lived too.

[@JuneLynn]

I forgot to say how much I love this song and how perfectly it goes with the video, thanks!!!

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Gene and Natalie. Two beautiful people. The chemistry was interesting. Natalie looked so lovely here. What a tragic end she had. Life isn't fair. Justice wasn't served. Somebody should have been punished for being

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Responsible for her death. It saddens me that her life was ruined and taken from her. She deserved much better.

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Money and fame controls everything. Who said you can't get away with Murder was completely wrong.

[@rachels6582]

Really nice video, the song and Natalie's beauty go wonderfully together. 💗

[@larellecarver5254]

I love that ending

[@TheRoguishOne]

A beautifully done video as always, my Darling! I've always loved the Carpenters; Karen's voice is pure poetry that was touched by God. You really captured the hunger for love that I saw in this montage, and I could feel every word and nuance in Karen's voice penetrate right to my heart. I wonder if you are as elegant as Natalie was...Anyway, I loved it, Thank You so much, keep it up, I'll be around. :D

[@susanlloyd7395]

I'd make a fool out of myself over Gene Kelly, too.

[@scifi707]

Thank you!! I remember seeing this movie on the Late Show after the news went off before we had TCM or AMC. I hope I get to see it again. From what I can remember from the movie you chose the perfect song. You did a fantastic job!!

[@JuneLynn]

loved Natalie in Marjorie Morningstar, she will always be a shining star to me. thank you for making this beautiful video!!!

[@auchiethomas2560]

amazing video totally enjoyed thankyou

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Karen Carpenter's smooth gorgeous voice is wonderful to listen to. A nice musical choicefor the video.

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Both Gene and Natalie do a fine acting job here. BUT there weren't enough good times. Too much anguish. Of course I wanted to change the end. Hated it. Gene was so gorgeous and he always carried his age well. He looked a lot younger than his 45/46 years of age. Good Genes!!!

[@susanlloyd7395]

Gene Kelly is worth getting your heart broken

[@elissaschornstein9399]

I love the idea of this movie. I truly love Gene and Natalie. But I really hate the ending. It's so depressing. Because I am a romantic I wanted Gene and Natalie To end up finding happiness together. But I guess I will have to make do with the sad ending. Gene looked damn good for his 44 / 45 years. But then he always looked at least 10 years younger than he was. Gorgeous and sexy.

[@realfredwithtires]

Colleen! You have done it again! Gorgeous video, gorgeous song and what can I say about Natalie to truly describe her beauty and talent? ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!

[@misserin3371]

Not a bad movie. Natalie of course is absolutely ravishing here!

[@elissaschornstein9399]

A nice film. But I hate the ending. Gene's character is so weak. Wanted to see him and Natalie sort things out. Still 2 of my most favourite actors of all time. Miss you both you beautiful people.

[@elissaschornstein9399]

I love Gene and Natalie. But their characters in this film were really annoying. Of course I wanted her to be with him and for him to get himself sorted out.