The cinematic ‘Story’

Restored Oscar-winning 1961 film screens tonight

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For non-singer and non-dancer Natalie Wood, making “WestSide Story” was such a grueling experience that she almost bowed out ofthe production. She felt bullied by director Robert Wise. She also hadqualms about her inexperienced co-star, Richard Beymer, whom she triedto have fired.

But this “Story” had a happy ending. Moviegoers wereenchanted by the 1961 film, which won the best picture Oscar, as wellas nine others, including best supporting actress for Rita Moreno andbest supporting actor for George Chakiris. 

In honor of the movie’s 50th anniversary, Turner ClassicMovies presents a rare theatrical showing of the restored version ofthe film (with a TCM documentary on its difficult production process)at 7 p.m. tonight at Lansing Mall Cinema, 921 Mall Drive West. Ticketsare $10.50.

Call (517) 886-3456, or visit www.gqti.com for more information.

 

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