Ruth Leon recommends… Beyond the Image: The Legendary Life and Career of James Dean

Ruth Leon recommends… Beyond the Image: The Legendary Life and Career of James Dean

Ruth Leon recommends

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September 30, 2024

The Legendary Life and Career of James Dean

70 years ago today, on September 30 1955, the American actor James Dean died in a car crash. He was just 24 years old. With only three films, and a career that lasted for just five years, he had made an indelible impact on the cinema that resonates to this day. James Dean was a rare original.

I came across this documentary about him which gives some insight into how that came about and thought you might find it interesting too.

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  • Paul R. Terry says:

    69 years ago.

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