Introduction"Inside Daisy Clover" is a 1965 American drama film based upon the 1963 novel by Gavin Lambert. Directed by Robert Mulligan, the film showcases the meteoric rise and fall of a teenage woman in the cut-throat world of Hollywood. It stars Natalie Wood, Christopher Plummer, and Robert Redford.
Plot OverviewThe film centers around Daisy Clover (Natalie Wood), a tomboyish teen living in a caravan with her mentally disrupted mother in Angel Beach, California, during the 1930s. Having a remarkable singing voice, Daisy gets found by an arrogant movie mogul, Raymond Swan (Christopher Plummer) who takes advantage of her talent and thrusts her into the limelight of Hollywood. The movie showcases Daisy's increase to popularity and Swan's unscrupulous manipulation of her public image.
Life in Stardom and LoveAs Daisy obtains fame, Swan fabricates Daisy's life story for the general public, consisting of serving her mom up as a departed, refined lady, contrary to reality. Daisy's mother, destroyed by the falsehood, sets herself on fire and dies. Devastated, Daisy seeks solace in a fellow actor, Wade Lewis (Robert Redford). They wed impulsively, nevertheless, the marriage breaks down as Daisy discovers Wade's homosexuality, sowing the seeds of her mental breakdown.
Failure and RedemptionSwan and the studio's manipulations, integrated with the failure of her marital relationship, push Daisy to the verge of sanity. The studio admits her into an outrageous asylum. She, however, breaks out and, in a poignant minute of defiance, sets fire to the Swan studios, figured out to get away from the incorrect and controlled life that Swan had built around her. The movie ends with Daisy going back to the caravan park, signifying her withdrawal from her ill-fated career and her reclaiming control.
Critical Reception"Inside Daisy Clover" received mixed evaluations from critics. Wood's efficiency was applauded, and she received an election for Best Actress-Musical/Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. Redford's efficiency was also well gotten, earning him a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year.
Conclusion"Inside Daisy Clover", is a bitter review of the Hollywood studio system, and the dishonest techniques utilized in it. This awful coming-of-age drama, however, possesses an undying beauty due to its gripping story and notable efficiencies. It stays a significant entry in the filmographies of Wood, Plummer, and Redford. Although it may spend the majority of its time residence on the darkness enveloping Hollywood's glamour, the film's ending message about individual durability and recovering control over one's life makes it a remarkable and significant watch.
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