James Dean Behind Fence in "Giant" Betty Grable Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

The dramatic contrast and detailed cityscape emphasize both the film's technical innovation and its lasting power as a symbol of spectacle and tragedy in early Hollywood

she became an animal rights activist and remains a major popular culture icon

Marlene Dietrich

Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates

James Dean Behind Fence in "Giant" Betty Grable Rock HudsonThis black and white photograph features James Dean posed sitting behind a fence on the set of 'Giant', 1955. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading actor, and earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination he was killed in a car crash before the film was released. Nick Adams was called in to do some voice dubbing for Dean's role in 'Giant'.