jamesdeandaily: James Dean in “Fixed Bayonets” (1951).

jamesdeandaily:

James Dean in “Fixed Bayonets” (1951).





letterstovariouspersons: Eartha Kitt on bongos while James Dean dances.

letterstovariouspersons:

Eartha Kitt on bongos while James Dean dances.





jamesdeandaily:

Rare, behind the scenes footage of James Dean and Julie Harris on the set of “East of Eden”, 1954.





jamesdeandaily: James Dean (Feb. 8, 1931 - Sept. 30, 1955) I think there’s only one true form of greatness for man. If a man can bridge the gap between life and death. I mean, if he can live on after he’s died, then maybe he was a great man. To me, the only success, the only greatness, is immortality.

jamesdeandaily:

James Dean (Feb. 8, 1931 - Sept. 30, 1955)

I think there’s only one true form of greatness for man. If a man can bridge the gap between life and death. I mean, if he can live on after he’s died, then maybe he was a great man. To me, the only success, the only greatness, is immortality.



jamesdeandaily: “Oh, God, he’s having a good giggle, isn’t he?” - Bill Bast, on what James Dean would have though about his icon status.

jamesdeandaily:

“Oh, God, he’s having a good giggle, isn’t he?”

- Bill Bast, on what James Dean would have though about his icon status.



Once, on the roof of the Museum of Modern Art, a group of us was discussing good-looking movie stars, particularly Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando. A girl nearby added “And Jimmy Dean.” Jim was there, of course, and he stood up, twisted his head to give us his profile against the sky, turned back to us and took his teeth out and crossed his eyes. We all laughed, except the girl. Her face turned red with embarrassment as she stared at him. He put his teeth back in and threw her a kiss, which seemed to calm her down enough for her to be able to smile. - Roy Schatt

Once, on the roof of the Museum of Modern Art, a group of us was discussing good-looking movie stars, particularly Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando. A girl nearby added “And Jimmy Dean.” Jim was there, of course, and he stood up, twisted his head to give us his profile against the sky, turned back to us and took his teeth out and crossed his eyes. We all laughed, except the girl. Her face turned red with embarrassment as she stared at him. He put his teeth back in and threw her a kiss, which seemed to calm her down enough for her to be able to smile.

- Roy Schatt



Jimmy and I started talking very personally. A couple of times before this I had seen him be cold or abrupt with people -  but these things aways ended in something causing pain for him. He was always putting people through a series of circus hoops before letting them get close. He was like Marlon: he ate people - consumed all they knew, their mannerisms, all he could use as an artist. Everyone was a source for his creativity. He really wanted to be a participant in life. But he was constantly fucking himself over by behavior designed to alienate people. -Phil Stern

Jimmy and I started talking very personally. A couple of times before this I had seen him be cold or abrupt with people -  but these things aways ended in something causing pain for him. He was always putting people through a series of circus hoops before letting them get close. He was like Marlon: he ate people - consumed all they knew, their mannerisms, all he could use as an artist. Everyone was a source for his creativity. He really wanted to be a participant in life. But he was constantly fucking himself over by behavior designed to alienate people.

-Phil Stern