I’m a Fool (1953) James Dean, Natalie Wood, Ronald Reagan | Short FIlm

James Dean stars in a heartrending exploration of love, lies, and the journey to maturity. In this emotional episode of General Electric Theater, a young man recounts his journey to adulthood, marked by the painful realization of the consequences of a youthful lie told to win the heart of a girl. James Dean delivers a captivating performance, portraying the complexities of youth, love, and the harsh lessons of growing up. Original title: “General Electric Theater“ I’m a Fool (1953) Director: Don Medford Writers: Sherwood Anderson, Arnold Schulman Genres: Short Film, Drama Actors: James Dean Natalie Wood Ronald Reagan Eddie Albert Roy Glenn Eve March Gloria Castillo Fiona Hale 00:00 Full episode (with subtitles). 00:08 Introduction by Ronald Reagan (during his acting phase) 28 years before becoming 40th president of the USA . 01:08 A tale of self-improvement and regret unfolds through a theatrical performance with James Dean