James Dean was claimed to be a mega-fan of fellow screen legend Marlon Brando before they allegedly engaged in an "S&M" relationship, so it may come as no surprise that other secret hookups in ...

Dean’s performance in that film, which typified his image as a rebellious bad boy, earned him comparisons to Marlon Brando and put him on a path toward long-term A-List status.

The article included a cheeky little quip, “James Dean, Warner’s moody new find (in) East of Eden, insists people were comparing him with Marlon Brando before he even knew who Brando was.