James Dean
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James Dean
I'm sure most of you guys remember James Dean and some might even be old enough to
remember when he first hit the scene. About five years ago I went on a James Dean
binge and read several books about him, my particular interest being the accident and post
accident history. During that period I heard there was a film being made about his life, but
that was the last I ever heard about it.
On the local PBS news in LA this evening they interviewed the producer and showed a
couple of clips. At first I figured it was just another typical Hollywood formula movie, but
had a second thought when it was revealed that the producer was a fellow actor and
buddy of Dean's. He also plays Jack Warner in the film.
The movie is premiering on TNT at 8 PM Sunday (in LA). If you have an interest you should
check your local listings. Just the fact that it is not going to theaters is a good sign
that it is not a love story/special effects remake of an old movie or two-and-a-half hours of junk history about
an apocalyptic event.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 10:32 PM 8/3/2001]
remember when he first hit the scene. About five years ago I went on a James Dean
binge and read several books about him, my particular interest being the accident and post
accident history. During that period I heard there was a film being made about his life, but
that was the last I ever heard about it.
On the local PBS news in LA this evening they interviewed the producer and showed a
couple of clips. At first I figured it was just another typical Hollywood formula movie, but
had a second thought when it was revealed that the producer was a fellow actor and
buddy of Dean's. He also plays Jack Warner in the film.
The movie is premiering on TNT at 8 PM Sunday (in LA). If you have an interest you should
check your local listings. Just the fact that it is not going to theaters is a good sign
that it is not a love story/special effects remake of an old movie or two-and-a-half hours of junk history about
an apocalyptic event.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 10:32 PM 8/3/2001]
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Re: James Dean (SWCDuke)
Duke,
Small world, Patrick had posted on another thread that Gary Bussey had bought James' guitar for $400,000. Must be JD in the air this week.
Don
[Modified by Don O'Connell, 1:16 PM 8/4/2001]
Small world, Patrick had posted on another thread that Gary Bussey had bought James' guitar for $400,000. Must be JD in the air this week.
Don
[Modified by Don O'Connell, 1:16 PM 8/4/2001]
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Re: James Dean (SWCDuke)
swcduke, next time your ln indiana,call me i will take you to the home and museum of james dean.its not very far north of indy ,a little town called fairmont. :seeya
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Re: James Dean (terry82)
I don't think I'll be in Indiana anytime soon, but thanks very much for the invite.
Duke
P.S. I thought the film was well done, technically - sets, wardrobe, etc., but it could
have been a bit longer. Like most films, it leaves out a lot of details that are better
covered in books.
Duke
P.S. I thought the film was well done, technically - sets, wardrobe, etc., but it could
have been a bit longer. Like most films, it leaves out a lot of details that are better
covered in books.
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Re: James Dean (SWCDuke)
I missed the movie due to other plans. Earlier this year I visited the place of his death just west of Bakersfield (yea, I know, sounds morbid) while vacationing in SoCal. I have the poster on my office wall of him at the gas station with the Porsche- shades, driving gloves, smoke hanging. I think it was taken just hours before his death, according to a documentary I watched a while back. It's a great picture and gets regular comments from people passing through. It's a shame his life was so short, he was destined for greatness as an actor. :(
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Re: James Dean (BAmacker)
I've stopped by the memorial at Cholame several times. Next time I'll remember to buy
a pack of smokes to leave. I also tried to locate the exact point of the crash, but
the road was rebuilt back in the sixties and the intersection has changed. Parts of the old
grade going up to the top of Polonio Pass are still visible just to the south of the
new road. Back in the fifites the road was labeled 446, but it's 46 today. The actual crash
was at the intersections of 446 and CA route 41. Dean was headed west. Turnupseed
was eastbound and turnrd left onto 41 across Deans' path. A computer simulation performed
by Failure Analysis Associates in the early ninties concluded that Dean was traveleing about
55 MPH just before the accident, which contradicts the Coroner's report that he was
speeding. Turnupseed died about five years ago at age 65. He never spoke publicly
about the accident.
The memorial was funded by a Japanese national back in the seventies.
There's usually a pretty big crowd there on September 30, the aniversary of the crash.
The crash site is about a mile east of the memorial at Cholame.
Duke
a pack of smokes to leave. I also tried to locate the exact point of the crash, but
the road was rebuilt back in the sixties and the intersection has changed. Parts of the old
grade going up to the top of Polonio Pass are still visible just to the south of the
new road. Back in the fifites the road was labeled 446, but it's 46 today. The actual crash
was at the intersections of 446 and CA route 41. Dean was headed west. Turnupseed
was eastbound and turnrd left onto 41 across Deans' path. A computer simulation performed
by Failure Analysis Associates in the early ninties concluded that Dean was traveleing about
55 MPH just before the accident, which contradicts the Coroner's report that he was
speeding. Turnupseed died about five years ago at age 65. He never spoke publicly
about the accident.
The memorial was funded by a Japanese national back in the seventies.
There's usually a pretty big crowd there on September 30, the aniversary of the crash.
The crash site is about a mile east of the memorial at Cholame.
Duke
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
Re: James Dean (Chuck Sangerhausen)
Hey, admit it...You had a "SENIOR" moment! :lol: :yesnod: :lol: :yesnod: :lol: :yesnod:
Did James' ever play the guitar?
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: James Dean (Brass)
U Clazy furriner, U no unerstand the movie was based on facts and real life accounts.
Besides, James was a little off the wall, mentaly, and papa had a lot to do with that.
On an another matter regarding the steering box bolts, the guy has them, but doesn't want to deal w/customs. He said if I want to handle the shipment, I can. U got any relatives here? When is your next trip accross the great deep blue pond?
Besides, James was a little off the wall, mentaly, and papa had a lot to do with that.
On an another matter regarding the steering box bolts, the guy has them, but doesn't want to deal w/customs. He said if I want to handle the shipment, I can. U got any relatives here? When is your next trip accross the great deep blue pond?
