Natalie Wood Dominick Dunne Samantha Eggar Malibu August 8, 1965 Part 2

[LunarMonkey]

it's a shame there's no audio; I love Natalie Wood's voice.

[soapbxprod]

@LunarMonkey Sync sound back then was a lot more expensive... the only single system cameras used either an optical or magnetic head inside. The Mag head cameras used single perf Ektachrome film with a magnetic stripe along the non-perfed edge... cameras were either Auricon or Frezzolini. Used for news.

[FaerieCrone]

Old Hollywood had a certain class about it - unlike the trashy people they have now with all the sensationalism, fake bodies and self-importance. I hate the so-called "reality" shows today because there is nothing at all real about any of the people who take part in them. This footage is natural, innoffensive and wonderfully relaxed. Love it and thank you!

[soapbxprod]

@FaerieCrone That seems to be the unanimous conclusion! How did almost everything get so stupid and banal?

[LBJTV]

the things i'd do to have the audio to this..

[soapbxprod]

@LBJTV We are considering having the footage transcribed by a lip reader for the production of the feature!

[LBJTV]

@soapbxprod That would very much be appreciated!

[soapbxprod]

@LBJTV :)!

[soapbxprod]

@soapbxprod Subtitles or dubbing- that is the question!

[windstorm1000]

What a life! sun, surf, hot dogs, and beer. Mr. Dunne, of course, wrote a book about his life in H'wood which is de rigeur for anyone interested in getting the inside look at H'wood in the 60's--and in a favorite chapter when he featured Roddy's photos and descriptions of R.

's parties. I put two and two together when I first saw these clips--"Oh yeah, Roddy's parties--in Dunne's book!"

[soapbxprod]

@windstorm1000 You got it! I actually ran into Mr. Dunne at the general store in Old Lyme, CT on New Year's Eve in 2006... said hello and wished him a happy new one... we had already contacted him about our footage and he was considering being a part of the production as narrator. But we couldn't get A&E or any other network to buy the show! Can you believe it?

[windstorm1000]

@soapbxprod Ys, that is strange. When did the get togethers start at R.'s house--1965? And when did he stop having them?

[soapbxprod]

@windstorm1000 They actually told us that "no one is interested in Old Hollywood anymore". My God... that's why A&E and the History Channel is making those awful Pawn Shop, Mini Storage Wars, Ice Road Truckers and Tattoo parlor series! Yuck. The bean counters... we only have footage from this one summer of 1965- it was all that Roddy offered us. Don't know if he continued to shoot movies after this time- or if he felt that this was the best of his work and wanted this showcased?

[windstorm1000]

@soapbxprod Are they nucking futs??? There is plenty of interest in classic film and an era of elegance--gad knowsthese days its the WalMart look down the street in every hamlet in this country. My working mother wore a Hepburn dress, string of faux pearls & cool hat with white gloves for CHURCH! Who wouldn't want to see that look (let alone rest) and remind ourselves that this was a great looking country once!!! Bring the movies back as a reminder. Then go shop people--please!

[soapbxprod]

@windstorm1000 We've become a nation of Homer Simpsons! LOL! It's a disgrace!

[brooklynborn81]

@soapbxprod

First of all I love the back and forth commentary being presented here. And Yes, I love old Hollywood!! These clips are a treasure, seeing some of my favorite actors growing up in a very relaxed and candid way is priceless. How wonderful it would be if you came across more of Roddy's home movies. I have to get Mr. Dunne's book!

[soapbxprod]

@brooklynborn81 Thanks dear friend! Probably not likely re Roddy's footage- his entire archive is sealed per stipulation in his will... until 2098! Dom Dunne wrote a number of great books, but two come to mind- The Way We Lived Then and People Like Us...

[calalilygirl]

So heartbreaking to see the young, happy and adorable Natalie here.

[soapbxprod]

@calalilygirl My favorite movie star of all time... been in LOVE with her since these films were shot- I was 5 in 1965 and still remember going to the movies with my parents to see West Side Story...

[Literaleigh]

I love that you can see Dominick Dunne's daughter Dominique as a small child in some of the scenes...the tiny girl with bobbed black hair...

[soapbxprod]

@Literaleigh And Chris Murray, Don and Hope Lange's son, is in the clips with Hope!

[bcheatham1964]

Wow! This is a wonderful video. I adore Natalie Wood........its great to see her so candid :-) Thanks for posting.......

[soapbxprod]

@bcheatham1964 You're welcome! Please look at our other clips here on our channel- there's some great Natalie Wood clips- especially shooting "Inside Daisy Clover" on the Santa Monica Pier!

[brooklynborn81]

Natalie was so adorable...........I wish I were a time traveler and could go back in time to this party and warn her of that tragic day in Nov '81.

[soapbxprod]

@brooklynborn81 To me the most gorgeous woman that ever lived... of course no rational explanation, but who the hell cares? LOL

[brooklynborn81]

Natalie, was so adorable.......I wish I were a time traveler and could go back

[soapbxprod]

@MrJimmyt62 You're most welcome- uploading interviews today shot in 1996. Hope you like them!

[soapbxprod]

@MrJimmyt62 Long gone! Bet an enormous mansion sits there now.

[soapbxprod]

@MrJimmyt62 I was 5! ME TOO! My wife Martha, who looks a lot like Barbara Stanwyck, understands! LOL

[outtcat]

Who is the guy seated next to Natalie and Dunne? If it wasn't 1965, I would say it's Liam Neeson. :)

[soapbxprod]

@outtcat We haven't identified him yet- but he was Natalie's boyfriend at the time- she was between marriages to Robert Wagner.

[locotaco10]

@soapbxprod His name is Ladslavik Blatnik. He was engaged to her in '65. The following year she met Richard Gregson. They had a brief marriage in the early '70s, that produced a daughter. 3 months after divorcing Gregson, she remarried Wagner.

[soapbxprod]

@locotaco10 THANK YOU so VERY MUCH! Was just going to pour over Lana Wood's book to find out!

[locotaco10]

@soapbxprod Your welcome. I spelled his 1st name wrong though, its "Ladislav"

[soapbxprod]

@locotaco10 You are the BEST! please let me know if there's anything I can do to repay your kindness. Luke.

[44032]

@locotaco10 I just googled his name and all I got was your post. It makes you wonder who he was and what he did that put him in with this crowd.

[soapbxprod]

@44032 Who?

[44032]

@soapbxprod  Ladslavik Blatnik

[soapbxprod]

@44032 You got it! Someone else was kind enough to identify him a few days ago! Check out the comment thread!

[44032]

@soapbxprod Yes, that's who I was responding to- locotaco10. Does anyone know anything about other than he was Natalie's boyfriend at the time?

[soapbxprod]

@44032 So far nothing- have to break out her sister Lana's book! Wonder if she's still alive- must be!@

[44032]

@soapbxprod Did I see somewhere that you're Abner Boberman's grandson- "Lefty" from the Roaring Twenties? He sho0uld never have taken his eye off Cagney. I always thought he resembled Edward G. Robinson.

[soapbxprod]

@44032 You got it boss! Loved it when Cagney used him as a human shield to fight his way out of Bogey's lair in the last great scene when he dies on the church steps... Abner was also Clifford Odets' roommate while he was writing Waiting for Lefty! And my great uncle was Herbert Biberman- one of the Hollywood ten,

[44032]

@soapbxprod Off of "The Roaring Twenties", I wouldn't bother waiting for "Lefty"- he seems none too reliable!

[soapbxprod]

@44032 HA HA! All those Lefties are... LOL!

[soapbxprod]

@44032 You got it! Someone else was kind enough to identify him a few days ago! Check out the comment thread!

[soapbxprod]

@44032 Got it- Someone else was kind enough to identify him a few days ago! Check out the comment thread!

[TJamesBell]

@outtcat I believe that's actor Rene Auberjonois. He was the priest in the original movie M*A*S*H 1970. 

[outtcat]

@TJamesBell That's a good guess..and he does favor him somewhat, but unless Rene was a complete idiot and didn't care if anyone saw him kissing Natalie, IMDB says he was married in 1963. I tried to find some younger photos of Renee online, but didn't see any.

[soapbxprod]

@outtcat His name is Ladslavik Blatnik. He was engaged to her in '65. The following year she met Richard Gregson. They had a brief marriage in the early '70s, that produced a daughter. 3 months after divorcing Gregson, she remarried Wagner.

[outtcat]

@soapbxprod Congrats! He's been identified!! Thanks. Lol

[soapbxprod]

@outtcat Most welcome- courtesy of another fan of our channel!

[TJamesBell]

@outtcat  Thanks, yeah. He does look like him.

[outtcat]

So cool! Thank you for posting. Dominick Dunne in 1965 looks like his son Griffin does now. They were probably the same age.

[soapbxprod]

@outtcat Remarkable, huh? Ran into Dom in Old Saybrook in 2006 at a general store! Didn't disturb his privacy!

[SteveTheMovieGuy1]

Whats amazing about these videos is they're so brilliantly verite, you really feel like "one of the gan" just hanging out in Roddy's back yard. The fact that the film quality is pristine only makes the whole thing more immersive.

[soapbxprod]

@SteveTheMovieGuy1 All shot by Roddy himself in 16mm Kodachrome reversal stock! He was a super talented human being, and loved by everyone!

[KETTYKISH]

So the tan then, was real tan. Whereas tan today, you never know! (o:

[soapbxprod]

@KETTYKISH LOL ROTFL!

[KalBackus]

wonderful sky, wonderful ocean, and so many icons- these clips are going to look stunning in the documentary!

[soapbxprod]

@KalBackus You are the best! We will keep you right up to the minute on all news! You are a TRUE FAN!