Inside Daisy Clover (1965)

In the heart of 1936, nestled on the sandy shores of Angel Beach, California, fifteen-year-old Daisy Clover defies convention as a tough, chain-smoking tomboy, guzzling sherry whilst dwelling in a trailer with her eccentric mother. Her dreams are as vast as the ocean she lives by, aspiring to rise from the boardwalk to the glittering heights of stardom. Daisy's wish echoes across the universe and finds a listener in the form of Raymond Swan, an imposing movie studio owner intent on molding her into Hollywood's newest sensation. Daisy is thrust into a dazzling world of fame as the wholesome "Valentine," her life rewritten with a fictional backstory tailored to suit her new persona. With the grim determination of a movie mogul, Raymond erases Daisy's true past, even committing her mother to an institution with the aid of Daisy's ambitious sister Gloria Goslett, to maintain the illusion for the public. As Raymond's manipulative grasp tightens around her, Daisy finds solace in Wade Lewis, a fellow starlet under Swan's relentless control. Their shared struggle connects them, providing Daisy with a glimmer of hope and understanding in the ruthless Hollywood machine. However, the relentless pressure of stardom, the suffocating deceit, and the yearning for authentic identity soon become too much for Daisy. Her inner rebel awakens, and she must now navigate the labyrinth of fame, deceit, and personal identity to regain control of her life. Along the way, Daisy uncovers the dark heart of the 1930's Hollywood star treatment and learns the price of dreams, fame, and the pursuit of the extraordinary. The tale of Daisy Clover is a captivating exploration of a young dreamer's rise to the stars and her fight to remain true amidst the dazzling deception of Hollywood.

Inside Daisy Clover is a drama movie featuring Natalie Wood and directed by Robert Mulligan.

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