James Dean & Natalie Wood In Rebel Without A Cause (1955) Dir. Nicholas Ray

“I worked at least twelve hours a day in rehearsals, lost weight, and my body was sore from the rigorous training. But when I was judged worthy of joining the professional dancers, I felt pretty proud.”

Natalie Wood photographed in dance rehearsals for “West Side Story,” 1961.

Natalie Wood photographed by Ernst Haas in voice lessons for “West Side Story,” 1960.

Natalie Wood photographed by Bill Ray, 1963.

Natalie Wood photographed by Henri Bureau at Orly Airport, 1964.

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Natalie Wood in a film still from “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” 1969.

Natalie Wood photographed in between takes of “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” 1969.

Natalie Wood in a film still for “Splendor in the Grass,” 1961.

James Dean & Natalie Wood in Rebel Without A Cause (1955)

Natalie Wood photographed by Bill Ray, 1963.