Nine-tenths of James Dean's performance in "East of Eden" isn't in the screenplay. As conceived it's already a strong part, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by John Steinbeck and helmed by one of one of the greatest directors of actors ever, Elia Kazan. Paul Osborn would receive an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay adaptation, as did Kazan.
East of Eden (1955)
East of Eden (1955)
East of Eden (1955)
Nine-tenths of James Dean's performance in "East of Eden" isn't in the screenplay. As conceived it's already a strong part, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by John Steinbeck and helmed by one of one of the greatest directors of actors ever, Elia Kazan. Paul Osborn would receive an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay adaptation, as did Kazan.