Natalie Wood Shines in 1969’s “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice”

In the 1969 film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Natalie Wood stars as Carol, a woman exploring honesty and fidelity in marriage. The film delves into complex relationship dynamics, including an attempt at wife-swapping.

Wood’s character, Carol, decides to be completely honest with her husband Bob (Robert Culp) about their extramarital affairs. This contrasts sharply with the more conservative Ted (Elliott Gould) and Alice (Dyan Cannon). A pivotal scene involves Alice pushing for a partner swap, which briefly succeeds but ultimately fails.

The film explores the challenges of honesty and modern relationships, with Natalie Wood’s role adding a provocative element to the storyline.