Natalie Wood & James Dean

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I just had to make a tribute to these two great actors, whose work both individually and together ignited the 50s and gave teenagers of that era someone to identify with. Although it is widely known that they costarred in "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), they also appeared together in a television program, General Electric Theatre, in the production "I Am A Fool" in 1954. Natalie was intrigued by Jimmy, who possessed a seriousness about his craft that she found herself emulating. They became close during production of Rebel and she later consoled him over the loss of his former girlfriend and great love, Pier Angeli who was marrying another. Natalie later credited Dean, director Nicholas Ray and others involved in Rebel for giving her the inspiration to be serious and dedicated to the art that she had been pushed into as child. Dean's death on September 30, 1955 devastated Natalie and she kept a small bust of his likeness for years. While their friendship was brief, it was a important one and they certainly had a great connection onscreen. So I hope you like this, I'm very happy with the result. Music by Elton John.