natalie wood was directed by george seaton in miracle on 34th street
she was known for her screen roles in miracle on 34th street  splendor in the grass  rebel without a cause  the searchers  and west side story
miracle on 34th street lrb initially released in the united kingdom as the big heart rrb is a 1947 christmas comedydrama film written and directed by george seaton and based on a story by valentine davies