Los Angeles, California - James Dean, Rebel Without A Cause Memorial
- Address:
- 2800 E Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- West side of the plaza lawn area at Griffith Observatory.
- Hours:
- Tu-F 12 noon - 10pm, Sa Su 10am - 10pm (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 213-473-0800
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Los Angeles, California - James Dean, Rebel Without A Cause Memorial The most famous film ever shot at Griffith Observatory and the one that put it on the map was, Rebel Without A Cause, starring James Dean. The 1955 film became an international success and forever inspired fans to visit the observatory location. Artist Kenneth Kendall was commissioned by Dean in 1955 to create his portrait and oddly enough Kendall began work on the commission the night Dean was killed. In commemoration of both the film and Dean, the observatory has placed a recently restored copy of the bust on a pedestal with the famous Hollywood sign as a backdrop. This is a most fitting bronze memorial to the actor and the film's location.
Another copy of the bust is located at James Dean Memorial Park in Fairmount, Indiana. [Phil Pasquini, 07/21/2009]
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