East of Eden

Story: Based on the Steinbeck novel of the same title wherin a young man feels unloved by his father, a Salinas Valley businessman, and his rivalry with his brother. This was James Dean's first starring role.

Scenery: The story is set in Salinas and much of it was filmed in Salinas and the Salinas Valley. The segments depicting old downtown Monterey were actually filmed in Mendocino.

People:

• Director: Elia Kazan.
• Stars: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Jo Van Fleet, Burl Ives.

Technical:

• Year: 1955
• Studio: Warner Bros.
• Film: Color (Warnercolor)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (Cinemascope)
• Sound: stereo
• Running time: 115 min.
• Academy Awards: Best suppoting actress (Jo Van Fleet). Nominated for best actor (James Dean), best director and best screenplay.

Please read the Technical Notes for further explanation.

Information compiled from:
the Monterey County Herald,
Monterey County Film Commission.,
Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide,
the Internet Movie Database,
and other sources.