“I’ve made a study of Marlon Brando. I’ve made a study of poor Jimmy Dean. I’ve made a study of myself...We’re sullen, we’re broodin’, we’re something of a menace. I don’t know anything about Hollywood, but I know you can’t be sexy if you smile. You can’t be a rebel with a grin.” Elvis Presley, speaking in 1956, soon started smiling, while Brando became Superman’s Dad, but James Dean’s early death forever locked him in that distinct appeal. Born on this day in 1931, the actor is pictured here on the set of his last film, ‘Giant’. Photographer Richard C. Miller is new to the #GettyArchive portfolio; click on the New Collections story gettyarchive to see more. 📷: Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty Images | October 1955 #jamesdean #rebelwithoutacause