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James Dean Painting by Kenneth Kendall

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James Dean Painting by Kenneth Kendall
<B>James Dean "The Sleeping Prince" Painting by Kenneth Kendall.</B></I> Charcoal drawing by Kendall, 1986, based on the opening scene of <I>Rebel Without a Cause.</B></I> The scene with Jim Stark and the toy monkey was improvised by Dean after the production had been shooting for nearly 24 straight hours. Dean told director Nicholas Ray that he wanted to try something and asked him to roll the camera. Ray obliged and Dean's improvised bit went on to become of of cinema's most famous opening scenes. The drawing is in Excellent condition and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 34" x 30". <I>From the James Dean Museum archive.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)