It amazing! This was filmed in Marfa, almost 10 yrs before I was born but I can remember still seeing the house when we were out visiting the various ranchers in Marfa and Ft Davis.
I have the 50th anniversary special edition DVD of the film that comes with plenty of extras, but nothing like this behind-the-scenes montage of shots. It is nice to see the cast chatting, joking, and relaxing informally. It makes them look like what they were: just normal people doing their job.
Great movie. Seen it in 57 , I was 15 y.o My father bought me the soundtrack recording - a Capitol vinyl record which I still keep . One can never forget the opening scene with D.Tiomkin's great score..... Emanuel
As of 2020 Jane Withers is still alive and well...and she's super nice too! Also that windmill is still barely standing out at the old location outside of Marfa, TX...
Rock Hudson's Best Leading Actor Oscar nomination for "Giant" wasn't enough, he should have won. Elizabeth Taylor also deserved an Academy Award for this film.
Beginning at around 1:00 the man in the white Stetson, & brown shirt is NOT JAMES DEAN ! If U look closely at the profile, especially when you zoom in you know for sure. Thought it might be Earl Holliman, who is one of the last surviving stars of the film, he'll be 90 next Sept. Carroll Baker & Elsa Cardenas,( she played Dennis Hoppers wife ) are also still alive.
@John Wright Would have been neat if they had actually built the mansion.... You know, later in the film, during the party by the new pool, a large painting of the house appeared in the background. That could have been better. Yet the film has so much flavor and Americana: it would have been nice if a 'real' Giant house actually exists. For example, the (now) famous home in Texas used in the _Dallas_ title montage.
Today there is nothing left of the old "home set" for the picture "Giant." A few years ago a few old timbers that was part of the old prop that still stood. If anyone is interested in visiting that old film site it is near Marfa, Texas way out in the boonies on a private ranch. Nothing to see anymore. But would be a good idea to hang around outside Marfa in the evening hours to watch for the famous "Marfa Lights." There is parking available.
The great actress in the foreground at about the 2:28 mark is Mercedes Maccambridge who played Rock Hudson's sister and was nominated for best supporting actress for this great movie.
I'm a bit confused as to wether that is Jimmy sat with the cast or not. The guy is wearing a Pink shirt. In a documentary on the end of the Giant DVD Jane Withers mentions Jimmy had a Pink shirt he would never take off she had to prize from him to launder it. She then said he gave it to her to look after til he came back from the race, which sadly he never did.
The film was shot in 1955 and was released in 1956. But in the airport scene, James Dean is mounted on a 1955 Lincoln, and Carroll Baker in a 1956 Lincoln. How is this possible? Remember that Jimmy died in 1955.
Thank you so much for sharing!! its so nice to see the actors just hanging around between takes--and those are LONG takes--even for the stars--for all the lighting, camera prep. Film making is pretty boring--the smart actor has to keep up their energy level between takes--Dean was able to do this.
I remember seeing a behind the scenes video of the "East of Eden" from a fan which saw James Dean hugging someone after filming. I could not find the video I would be very helpful if anyone knows where I could see it. Ps: was in youtube
Loved all the pictures at the end of James Dean but the guy sitting early in the film is not James Dean. At least it sure doesn't look like him. R.I.P. James Dean
Giant, based on Edna Ferber's novel, starts out in Texas during the early 1920s. What opens as an ode to the Lone Star state quickly turns into a indictment of an overbearing, racist culture. Giant goes to great pains to illustrate the callous discrimination faced by women and Mexican-descended Texans
Judging by the side profile, I think it could be George Stevens Jr talking to Rock Hudson at the one minute mark. Or a member of the production crew.HE is to well dressed to be jimmy dean he would be wearing his glasses with clip sunglasses, although jimmy did have a pink short sleeve shirt that he wore during production
Terry Ash In 2005, Larry King did a show on the 50th Anniversary of Dean's death w/ Martin Landau, Liz Sheridan, Mark Rydell, & Jane Withers,among others. Jane tells the story of how Jimmy would wear that.Pink Shirt over & over; until Dean finally let her wash it. She even brought it on Larry's show, & how much it meant to her. She said, "I LOVED THAT BOY. " Unfortunately, utube had to take the post of Larry's show down for copyright infringement.
there a lot of gay connection in this film, obviously Rock and George, but also Dean and Monty Clift by way of Liz Taylor. In the words of Seinfeld, not that theres anything wrong with that.
kingcaesar5 I never heard George Stevens being gay or even Bi . I have read that Liz & Rock had a bet on who would go yo bed w/ JIMMY first. Apparently Rock won that bet. If all this had come to to public in 1955-56, it would have been GIANT; a GIANT SCANDAL .
@@bwayland1290 I call bullshit. I know it seems popular to label Dean as gay or bi, but it's based on hearsay. He loved Pier Angeli, but her parents weren't having it. And Hudson and Dean couldn't stand each other, let alone 'bedding'...
It amazing! This was filmed in Marfa, almost 10 yrs before I was born but I can remember still seeing the house when we were out visiting the various ranchers in Marfa and Ft Davis.
I have the 50th anniversary special edition DVD of the film that comes with plenty of extras, but nothing like this behind-the-scenes montage of shots. It is nice to see the cast chatting, joking, and relaxing informally. It makes them look like what they were: just normal people doing their job.
What a remarkable young man,he should have had a huge career in theater and motion pictures. What a sad tramatic end to a special guy.
Yep, he would've been even greater, in the years to come. 😎👍
I was on set as Liz look alike and friend of Jimmy. I remember some of the scenes.
Could you tell us an anecdote with Jimmy? I'm a big fan of his.
There are pictures of you and J.D having some fun on set, that's you yes?
Wow would love to hear
One of the finest films, all together. This piece is put together nicely, thanks.
Great movie.
Seen it in 57 , I was 15 y.o
My father bought me the soundtrack recording - a Capitol vinyl record which I still keep . One can never forget the opening scene with D.Tiomkin's great score.....
Emanuel
Great look at behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing.
My Giant is Rock Hudson in this film🥰😍🤩 James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor are giants too🥰😍💞 RIP all the 3 Giants 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Debbie. Always my Top Favourite Film & Shane TOO ! Earl Just Passed Away was 96yr ! I am nearly 87 !
Elizabeth taylor is a movie giant. I miss you
amazing photographs, they look brand new, its hard to believe they were taken 54 years ago
As of 2020 Jane Withers is still alive and well...and she's super nice too!
Also that windmill is still barely standing out at the old location outside of Marfa, TX...
She died in 2021. Earl Holiman is still alive.
Thanks for the photos and the commentary.
Rock Hudson's Best Leading Actor Oscar nomination for "Giant" wasn't enough, he should have won. Elizabeth Taylor also deserved an Academy Award for this film.
That restaurant fight toward the end was EPIC!!
I can agree with that. Also, Dean should've been nominated and won best supporting actor.
I agree with you 💯 👍 The Academy sometimes doesn't give the awards to the deserving Actors!
She didn't get nominated. Her first nom was for Raintree County.
Great photos and thank you for sharing.
Good job...I always like watching this movie.
thanks for these pics----great
Giant is James Dean.
Many have tried to emulate him, but there is only ONE James Dean!
Graceful Angels ... it's bittersweet that we get to see him "age" so much in the film.
here the stars look behind scenes like stars.
1:04 is NOT James Dean in the Brown jacket
I heard that Hudson and Dean disliked each other?
Giant was james deane big production for 1956
Beginning at around 1:00 the man in the white Stetson, & brown shirt is NOT JAMES DEAN ! If U look closely at the profile, especially when you zoom in you know for sure. Thought it might be Earl Holliman, who is one of the last surviving stars of the film, he'll be 90 next Sept. Carroll Baker & Elsa Cardenas,( she played Dennis Hoppers wife ) are also still alive.
Some of the children appearing in the film must be alive, too.
@John Wright Would have been neat if they had actually built the mansion.... You know, later in the film, during the party by the new pool, a large painting of the house appeared in the background. That could have been better. Yet the film has so much flavor and Americana: it would have been nice if a 'real' Giant house actually exists. For example, the (now) famous home in Texas used in the _Dallas_ title montage.
Today there is nothing left of the old "home set" for the picture "Giant." A few years ago a few old timbers that was part of the old prop that still stood. If anyone is interested in visiting that old film site it is near Marfa, Texas way out in the boonies on a private ranch. Nothing to see anymore. But would be a good idea to hang around outside Marfa in the evening hours to watch for the famous "Marfa Lights." There is parking available.
Grateful 🙏 🐎🐎🐎🦁
I grew up living behind that big Castle in the back ground.
I always wonder what happens to kid actors who don't make it big. But it's cool that you, Steve have those memories.
The great actress in the foreground at about the 2:28 mark is Mercedes Maccambridge who played Rock Hudson's sister and was nominated for best supporting actress for this great movie.
Phil Cross Actually MERCEDES won.as Best Supporting Actress, in 1950, for, "All the Kings Men."
Yes. And you'd think they would at least mention her. Mercedes was an awesome actress. Her role in Giant is small, but memorable.
@@waynej2608 - she later went on to be the voice of the Devil in The Exorcist.
I met her once briefly-she was a very nice lady and a great actress.
I believe at 1:32, "Adarene Clinch" is the character's name. The actress is Mary Ann Edwards.
Nice correction.
I'm a bit confused as to wether that is Jimmy sat with the cast or not. The guy is wearing a Pink shirt. In a documentary on the end of the Giant DVD Jane Withers mentions Jimmy had a Pink shirt he would never take off she had to prize from him to launder it. She then said he gave it to her to look after til he came back from the race, which sadly he never did.
The location shoot out in Marfa was in the summer of 1955, NOT 1956. Giant came out in '56, but these photos are from '55.
You are correct in your dates. James Dean was killed on September 30, 1955. Would have been difficult for him to be in any photos from 1956.
Uma das mais belas produções CINEMATOGRAFICAS da época 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾
Loved going to the set though one needs a lot of imagination looking at some old boards. Was great meeting the Evans family too.
@nedland20
Nope, that is Earl Holliman. there are several other photos of him that will confirm
Giants of their times...all times.
The film was shot in 1955 and was released in 1956.
But in the airport scene, James Dean is mounted on a 1955 Lincoln, and Carroll Baker in a 1956 Lincoln.
How is this possible?
Remember that Jimmy died in 1955.
Giant was filmed in 1955, & was released in 1956.
That is not James Dean in the first lot of images.
i liked the pix but there's NO WAY u can look at the photo & read the text both -before the next photo is up
that's not JD in the brown jacket next to rock
Thank you so much for sharing!! its so nice to see the actors just hanging around between takes--and those are LONG takes--even for the stars--for all the lighting, camera prep. Film making is pretty boring--the smart actor has to keep up their energy level between takes--Dean was able to do this.
windstorm1000 Filmmaking boring ? Depends on what makes you bored.
Yep, Dean was 'locked in', as always.
The Barbecue scene is still done that way down in Mexico..and man! are they good!!!! Where's the red or green chile?
some of these are screen shots ... sorry, not BEHIND the scenes
Where did they film the scene with the airport?
I remember seeing a behind the scenes video of the "East of Eden" from a fan which saw James Dean hugging someone after filming. I could not find the video I would be very helpful if anyone knows where I could see it.
Ps: was in youtube
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Nice to see my last name ( surname) on such a huge movie "CLINCH"
Loved all the pictures at the end of James Dean but the guy sitting early in the film is not James Dean. At least it sure doesn't look like him. R.I.P. James Dean
What part was the faint in A Place In The Sun?
Easy question..... as the new cars get out in september / october.
I have found the ruins from the REATA Building on Google Earth :-)))))
And believe me, it was not easy to find!
Liz said that she instantly fell-in-love with Rock but she said that he was too busy trying too "make it with James". Surprise-surprise-surprise!!
vern wallen Urban legend...Hudson and Dean didn’t like each other, confirmed by a number of sources.
@@Latour6182 Liz said that in her interview She tried make them friends cue they dont like each other
My pleasure speaking of people I like. Anytime.
James dean is not sitting with rock hudson and liz taylor!!!
Where the movie scenes been made? Especially the airport? I do not think it was in Texas.
@John Wright Thank you John.
Did y'all ever consider that the man could be Dean's stunt double or stand in? The man IS in Dean's costume but he doesn't have Dean's profile.
What ? Are we speed readers !? Lol
Old boards?
SPELLING OF THE WORD "SCENES" IS WRONG
Man, if we had sound!
BEST FAINT IN MOVIE HISTORY besides A PLACE IN THE SUN
Giant, based on Edna Ferber's novel, starts out in Texas during the early 1920s. What opens as an ode to the Lone Star state quickly turns into a indictment of an overbearing, racist culture. Giant goes to great pains to illustrate the callous discrimination faced by women and Mexican-descended Texans
Judging by the side profile, I think it could be George Stevens Jr talking to Rock Hudson at the one minute mark. Or a member of the production crew.HE is to well dressed to be jimmy dean he would be wearing his glasses with clip sunglasses, although jimmy did have a pink short sleeve shirt that he wore during production
Terry Ash In 2005, Larry King did a show on the 50th Anniversary of Dean's death w/ Martin Landau, Liz Sheridan, Mark Rydell, & Jane Withers,among others. Jane tells the story of how Jimmy would wear that.Pink Shirt over & over; until Dean finally let her wash it. She even brought it on Larry's show, & how much it meant to her. She said, "I LOVED THAT BOY. " Unfortunately, utube had to take the post of Larry's show down for copyright infringement.
it came out in 56, i think thats what it means
1956????
Text is to small to read congratulations
ummmmm i think part 9 idk but i know its towrds the end
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Liz wasn't bored....but had a horrible hangover that hot day >notice the many OJ's she had in front,to sober it down for work
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I agree Marcos. I also think James Dean should have got nominated and won for Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
JAMES DEAN, & ROCK were both nominated for Best Actor, that's right Best Actor .
He _was_ at least nominated.
I think he'd have been more suited for best supporting, and then won. Also, I thought he should've been at least nominated for best actor, in Rebel...
Who was he supporting? Dean was one of the three main characters.
chocolate martini anyone? it's always fun to define yourself out side of sexuality, esp liuz....as both boys were gay..
there a lot of gay connection in this film, obviously Rock and George, but also Dean and Monty Clift by way of Liz Taylor. In the words of Seinfeld, not that theres anything wrong with that.
kingcaesar5 I never heard George Stevens being gay or even Bi . I have read that Liz & Rock had a bet on who would go yo bed w/ JIMMY first. Apparently Rock won that bet. If all this had come to to public in 1955-56, it would have been GIANT; a GIANT SCANDAL .
@@bwayland1290 I call bullshit. I know it seems popular to label Dean as gay or bi, but it's based on hearsay. He loved Pier Angeli, but her parents weren't having it. And Hudson and Dean couldn't stand each other, let alone 'bedding'...
very boring film. can't watch it for nothin... only dean's parts. hate westerns.
Put shirt on Rock your around ladies.
sorry its a woeful movie! boring and waaaaaaaaaaaayyy too long!