Everything about Warren Beatty is propitious.
His sister, Shirley MacLaine, is a big movie star, but he refuses to capitalize on her name.
He debuts on Broadway and is nominated for a Tony Award.
The play Is by William Inge, which gives him an opportunity to make his Hollywood debut in a William Inge original screenplay, directed by Streetcar/ Waterfront/ East of Eden director Elia Kazan and, playing opposite one of the top Hollywood female stars, Natalie Wood. Propitious may not be a big enough word for Warren.
He has success in the movies, but insists on becoming a pro