Thought the Clutter is an entertainment blog that published a List of 28 Warren Beatty Movies, Ranked Best to Worst. I have never been a huge fan of Warren Beatty. There is no denying he was tall, dark, and handsome. But frankly, I really admired his sister; the enormously talented actress Shirley MacLane. However, giving credit where credit is due:
"Warren Beatty is an American actor and filmmaker who is the second person to be nominated for 'Academy Awards' for acting in, directing, writing, and producing the same film – which he achieved twice for the fantasy-comedy film 'Heaven Can Wait' (1978) and for the historical epic 'Reds' (1981). Of his total 14 'Oscar' nominations, he won the award for 'Best Director' for 'Reds' (1981)."
Posterazzi Splendor In The Grass Warren Beatty 1961 Photo Poster Print, (16 x 20)
That quote/fact was lifted from the TTC article list mentioned above. Kudos to Mr. Beatty for his achievements. Even so ... his movies never made it to my 'Oh I'm dying to watch or re-watch this list!" However, if I were going to pick a classic film starring Warren Beatty, it would have to be “Splendor in the Grass” (1961). Yes, the fact that Natalie Wood was the leading lady had a lot to do with it.
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Five Facts About This 1961 Classic:
🎬 Warren Beatty’s Big Break
This film marked Warren Beatty’s acting debut, launching him into Hollywood stardom. His performance as Bud Stamper was so compelling that it set the tone for a long and successful career.
🛁 A Censored Bathtub Scene
Director Elia Kazan originally filmed a scene where Natalie Wood’s character runs nude down a hallway after a heated argument. However, both the Hollywood censors and the Catholic Legion of Decency objected, leading Kazan to cut the scene entirely.
🌊 Not Filmed in Kansas
Although the story is set in Kansas, a severe drought forced the production to relocate filming to New York state, including the waterfall scenes shot in High Falls, in the Catskills.
💋 Hollywood’s First French Kiss
Believe it or not, Splendor in the Grass is credited with depicting the first French kiss in a Hollywood film, pushing boundaries for its time.
📖 Poetic Origins
The film’s title comes from William Wordsworth’s poem “Ode: Intimations of Immortality”. The line “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass…” beautifully reflects the film’s themes of lost innocence and emotional resilience.
REFERENCES:
- 39 Facts about the movie Splendor in the Grass - Facts.net
- Facts about "Splendor in the Grass" : Classic Movie Hub (CMH)
Warren Beatty | Biography, Movies, Sister, Wife, & Facts | Britannica ~ https://t.co/xGejmb6Toa
— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) May 5, 2022
*Img: #WarrenBeatty & #NatalieWood in a promotional photograph for Splendor in the Grass (1961), directed by Elia Kazan. © 1961 Warner Brothers, Inc. #classicmovies #Entertainment pic.twitter.com/iajOol40BC
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