Why Rita Moreno thought the original “West Side Story” film wouldn’t do well at the box office

Why Rita Moreno thought the original “West Side Story” film wouldn’t do well at the box office

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Why Rita Moreno thought the original “West Side Story” film wouldn’t do well at the box office

Rita Moreno recalls telling “West Side Story” co-star George Chakiris that she thought the 1961 film would struggle at the box office. It won 10 Oscars including best picture.

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