Too Old for Dolls (1955)

In honor of what would be Natalie Wood's 77th birthday, here's a post about Franchot and Natalie in Too Old For Dolls. A production of Ford Television Theatre, Too Old for Dolls aired on February 24, 1955. Franchot Tone plays Mike Ramsay, father of Natalie Wood's character, Polly. Mike and his wife Marge (Laraine Day) are worried that their daughter does not have a date to her school's formal dance. Although Polly assures them that she has a date named Al, her parents try to set up dates with other eligible neighborhood boys. When Al (who has a fantastic secret background) appears at their doorstep on the night of the dance, Polly's parents are in for a huge surprise!

Too Old for Dolls is a rarely seen, delightful televised play. It is an especially sweet treat for me to watch my favorite actress Natalie Wood, whose star was on the rise at this time, partnered with screen veteran Franchot, my favorite actor.