The Death of Sal Mineo - Rebel Without a Cause Curse | James Dean, Natalie Wood 4K

Join us as we tell the story of The Death of Sal Mineo. We visit where Sal Mineo lived and died in West Hollywood and the Griffith Observatory to line up shots where he died in the movie as Plato.
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[@HerveAttia]

this movie did not bring luck to the actors. Natalie wood died in a drowning accident...James Dean in car accident....and Sal Mineo...killed in an alley

[@bobroma]

I hope anyone reading this knows who Herve Attia is. Just search his name on KZbin. Your mind will be blown!! In a good way!

[@jerrythecoo3295]

I agree!,…….. he’s amazing@ his Craft!👀😎👏👍✌️🇨🇦

[@WillowMoonchild83]

😭😭

[@marieezzo5461]

I loved James Dean. I saw his movie Rebel Without Cause when I saw it on TV quite a few years ago. He was a good actor and very handsome in a sexy rugged way.

[@krugerfuchs]

Natalie was murdered also

[@runedharma22]

In Rebel Without A Cause, Sal Mineo, James Dean, and Natalie Wood did a scene involving a drained swimming pool in a Mansion that was soon to be demolished. This was the mansion used in the film Sunset Boulevard, and the pool was used for the floating body of William Holden shot by Norma Desmond. Plato, Mineo's character was tragically shot by the police. Mineo, Dean and Wood all died tragic deaths

[@samanthab1923]

Wow, I never heard that about the pool. Weird that they all died different ways too.

[@TakersMissy]

Wow - how cool! Sunset Boulevard is one of my favorite movies. 🙂

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

i never knew that thank you

[@dane21dc]

Thank you Wikipedia

[@bobroma]

So much history in LA. It's like you can't even turn a corner without saying such and such happened here. Great video, Michael! Happy Halloween! 💀🖤🎃

[@chrisharris7931]

And probably around 90% of it has been destroyed to put up McMansions.

[@bobroma]

@@chrisharris7931 Sadly true.

[@chrisharris7931]

@@bobroma I still enjoy seeing where things like The Brown Derby, The Garden of Allah, Pickfair, etc used to be. But it's hard to believe how much history has been bulldozed in that city.

[@bobroma]

@@chrisharris7931 New York City has done the same. Which really sucks. But it seems like LA does it twice as fast. "The hell with history if I can make fifty cents."

[@byHexted]

True I’ve lived here my whole life and so has my dad, and I once told him this story I saw Tim heidecker tell about when he got stabbed (in LA) by his neighbors son on drugs who normally was a nice guy. Then my dad told me a story about a similar thing happening to him where his roommates girlfriends brother or something like that was chasing him with a kitchen knife and chased him out the window onto a little balcony thing and somehow him and the other people there managed to stop him and get the knife. But it’s insane how you can practically throw a rock in LA and hit somehow who either has or knows somebody who has a story like this. Not even to mention the ones who don’t have a story because they die like the people here haha

[@timelordvictorious]

The three of them died from that film as well as Natalie wood in a boating accident . people think the film is cursed.Personally just think hollywood was a dangerous place for actors and still is.

[@hippielonggstockings3215]

agreed..

[@Marie-mi5ws]

Literally my favorite theme song/imagery of any KZbin channel, ever.

[@samanthab1923]

Me too! Love it 😊

[@WhoKilledChristaHelm]

Thank you for your videos. They're so well produced and respectful in their tone. Someone should do a video on Christa Helm, who was stabbed to death one year to the day after Sal Mineo and less than 5 miles away.

[@victoriajohnson1117]

It's creepy that the door Sal Mineo used has a spider web looking emblem on it & James Dead died driving the 550 Spyder. I wonder if Natalie Wood had any spider type theme to her death? They all had an untimely, tragic & early death.

[@wendellbatts2477]

Another common denominator which unites them? Marlon Brando slept with all three. LOL

[@angelicamonsanto5857]

@@wendellbatts2477 👄

[@janetlieb2507]

Sad! So much tragedy!💔

[@Emulous79]

Some kind of occult synchronicity at work.

[@Gonk]

@@wendellbatts2477 Holy shit looked it up. Pretty awesome of Brando to be open about his bi-sexuality back then but it said he told everyone about that in the 70s. Which big celeb movie star is bisexual that you know of and is alive today?

[@arleneupdyke1543]

Thank you, thank you. I can’t say it enough. I was so affected by his death and to have my favorite KZbin channel cover Sal with such compassion made my day, year, lifetime. Again thank you

[@bobroma]

Arlene, you sound a lot like me! Best wishes to you and Doug!!

[@connor25]

Grimmlife if I was living in LA, I would be going to exactly the same places... keep it up from the UK!

[@leesashriber5097]

Appreciate you both covering his tragic saga. Rest peacefully, Sal. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@galememeeof6688]

I love your history videos. Keep these people alive with your videos, Michael. I was born in 1956 so it was shortly after my birth that these things happened. I love the history of these people's lives and death. You really do them justice with these videos. I think they woul be proud of your videos of their lives and deaths.

[@alexiswaller3065]

I live in Lafayette Indiana not to far from where James Dean grew up I have been to his grave .

[@paulpeterson4311]

The gun in the movie belonged to "Plato's parents, not "Jim." Plato is shown taking it from the drawer in his mother's room.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

No, he found a child support check, un-cashed for almost $700.00 for his care I think, (which was a lot of money back then. Like $7,000 today I can believe), from the drawer. That is a segment of the movie I don't understand as he crumbled it up and threw it on the floor. He then found his mothers gun under the pillows and sheets of the bed he was sitting on. I just bought the Blu-Ray. $27.00 Wheew. Maybe that $70.00 check is worth more than American Nostalgia today?

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Now I want to watch Rebel again. Such a great film. RIP to Sal, Natalie and James.

[@Belushi87]

rest in peace, Sal. i hope you, Natalie and James are having a good time wherever you are.

[@chrisharjo3875]

James Dean was one of my dad's favorite actors and Rebel Without A Cause was one of his favorite movies. Sad that all three lead actors were dead within thirty years of its release. I often forget, having grown up near Los Angeles, that this place is a tourist Mecca. I could see how two huge movie fans would be beside themselves finding movie locations, just within blocks of their new home. Enjoy tracking down those historical and movie locations here in Southern California.

[@drdesmo8489]

Sad sad story. He changes his life around from his childhood, to become a Hollywood actor, then gets street mugged-dies from a knife to the heart.

[@samanthab1923]

Earlier this year I stumbled on some home movies taken at Roddy McDowells Malibu Beach house. Sal looks great & Natalie too. Other cool guy there, Paul Newman!

[@jeffdemas9521]

I just find it sad that a lot of those Hollywood babylon celebrity deaths go unsolved.

[@normanfletcher8332]

Thank you so much for this.. Exactly, 'curse'.. Most strange, Natalie Wood, James Dean & Sal Mineo all died tragic deaths..

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Sal Mineo (1939-1976)

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

It seems there are various ways for someone to hide in that complex. The garages are open & the alley to get to the apartments are not secured. At night it may be riskier to enter ones home

[@Mikeofindy]

Your content is top notch !! I enjoy just about everything you put out. Thanks for what you do and the time you take to be very informative.

[@janis041964]

Outstanding post again!!!! Thank you very much for all your wónderful work👍👍👍

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I'm a former Yinzer, too. I remember the Buhl. We used to go there for Laseriums. I'll never forget the Led Zeppelin one. When they played "Ramble On", they would swirl leaves all around on the dome!

[@bullock4211]

Once a yinzer, always a yinzer. That's the burgh mantra.

[@slimlouis6441]

Yinzer, born and raised. My adult life was all Los Angeles u til a few years ago.

[@samanthab1923]

Loved those Laser Light shows they used to do at our Planetarium. Pink Floyd was the big one. Btw, Seth Meyers dad is from Pittsburgh. He loved having guests on who are from there or went to Carnagie Mellon. They always do the accent.

[@cliveedwards2958]

Liking your videos..I'm from the UK so it all seems a different world from over here..I like the fact that you enjoy making these videos as much as we like watching them..great job..I'll keep watching! Btw the whole Sal Mineo murder allways leaves me cold

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

Loved movie history all my life, learned a bit more about this talented Actor, plus very respectfully done. Cheers from Brisbane Australia xx

[@doctorlightskin]

I'm a long time fan of this channel, I really enjoy videos like this where you visit celebrity death locations. Do more like this please.

[@pinglollo6283]

A great video, very interesting, thanks for uploading.

[@caveman3021]

I didn't even know who Sal Mineo was until years ago when Lt Kinderman from The Exorcist compares him to Father Karras. BTW they say during the knife fight scene in Rebel Without a Cause the actors wore bulletproof vests under their clothes as they used real switchblades for the scene to keep it authentic . Thanks again Grimmlife! : )

[@TheRowlandstone73]

Yes, I have seen a photo of James Dean having his shirt put on over the protective vest before they shot the scene.

[@mrcastle338]

Did I ever tell you you look just like Sal Mineo

[@joejones9520]

wonder where those switchblades are today?

[@caveman3021]

@@joejones9520 There was one sold at Heritage Auctions Sept.29/2015 claiming to have been Deans from the film. Probably cost a mint, but must admit it'd be a cool conversation piece! ; )

[@joejones9520]

@@caveman3021 Oh man, wish I had it! Thanks for info.

[@darreylhenderson702]

Thank you for creating this video, Sal was such an amazing talent and individual who was taken from us far too soon. I feel like he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves. I actually visited his murder site a few years back. The same day I visited where Black Dahlia was found, and the Wonderland murder house. Needless to say I didn't get much sleep that night.

[@alvilla9659]

Thank you for another great video. Keep doing what you do .

[@gorfpatrol5482]

Great channel.. greetings from Detroit

[@rachaelsevern8465]

Great vid Michael really enjoyed watching this. Such a sad story but very interesting. 👍🏻

[@robg8784]

Iove this Channel and your Awesome Vibe.Thanks for sharing

[@odessadean]

Always wondered who was the lucky person that found the tire iron that James Dean threw!!!!

[@mr.alaska5824]

Hey man, your videos kept me interested in your channel when I was sick a month and a half ago. Did a binge and I'm always waiting for your new videos. Good job dude!

[@CoopyKat]

I checked out this same site about 20 years ago, it hasn't changed at all, even since 1976. What a sad and horrific thing to happen to anybody. This was heartbreaking to Sal Mineo's family and friends. And for what? For some idiot's selfish act. It's a reminder to all of us to be careful and be aware of our surroundings. 😢

[@marcot8106]

Great Channel!! Greetings from Italy bro!

[@kelly171a]

Great video, love it when you visit crime scenes and do now and then comparisons.

[@flashy5150]

That bust of James Dean with no eyes reminds me of a modified version of Micheal Myers’ mask or one of the masks on Motley Crue’s - Theatre Of Pain album cover.

[@bryanmadewell8896]

Another awesome episode. You guys are awesome. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@kathystidham8309]

Great video! And so informative. My daughter lives in LA and I’m visiting soon. Can’t wait to see some of the sights you’ve brought to our attention. Love your content.

[@cindywall6212]

I'm having such a great time watching your channel! I love that someone else is interested in the same things I am. You and Jessica are a great couple!

[@brismom100]

Thank you for paying tribute to Sal He is my Grandmother's Cousin 😊❤

[@alanblanes2876]

Thanks very much for this history...it fills in a lot of detail.

[@ninabobina2006]

Can I make a request of a possible future video? I’d love to hear you all talk about Ms. Monroe and she her house where she died and all the speculation? I’d love that! Love y’all’s channel!!

[@pippadot679]

Belle, Michael has made a fabulous video of exactly where Marilyn lived. He’s done great work on Marilyn.

[@ninabobina2006]

@@pippadot679 can you attach a link please? I’d love to see it. I haven’t made it through all of the videos. I know I saw one that was about the preparation of her body before burial and I have seen their video at her grave as well.

[@SupersonicChip]

Just started following you a few weeks ago - love the content and the background, research you both put into all your work! In this video I was also excited to hear you are a native Pittsburgher - I am as well, still live there with my family and remember Buhl Planetarium...only a select few of us were lucky enough to experience that place before its unfortunate demolition. Would have been great to still have it around today for future generations. Thanks again for what you do and looking forward to all the future videos! Cheers mate - M

[@robtcrider]

Your videos are Awesome my man watch every chance I get

[@lisadalton9373]

Hi I'm Lisa from New Zealand. My brother and I were talking about this video, and he pointed out to me that we are both positive that the Observatory that u visited was also in the Queen of the Damned where Lestat took Jesse, and he almost dropped her.

[@hungnguyen5150]

I love your vids , sometimes it creeps me the hell out .. overall its entertaining !

[@DJSBOldSkoolHouse]

great video mate :) hope you guys are keeping well (Y)

[@mp20233]

Thank you again Michael! So interesting but very sad😢🌹

[@Elduderino6925]

Never been this early, great video as always my friend

[@kuriaki71]

You do amazing work.

[@bubsy2u]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing from a HUGE JD fan!!

[@how_interesting]

Awesome video! Rebel Without a Cause is one of my favorite movies!

[@BigCha1976]

Great Channel!! Great Content!!

[@IKCS1]

This was really awesome I had no idea this happened Michael, thank you for a great piece of education in Hollywood history always love your content man great stuff. Happy Halloween!🎃

[@BobAdragna]

thanks for sharing, RIP Sal.

[@steveokinevo]

Duder as a mad horror fan your channel needs more subs brother appreciate your work its unreal much respect

[@jetstreamx15]

Had too come back to this segment video...great video

[@maryannwheeler3454]

Thank you for doing this video. Your research is top notch. Such a sad way for Sal Mineo to die. Loved him in Rebel Without A Cause. So much is linked to the movie. Spiderweb pattern on the door, James Dean's car, among other things. Again, thank you for doing this video. Love your work.

[@samanthab1923]

The custom car guy who did the Bat Mobile & Munster mobiles bought Dean's wreck. It disappeared somewhere in the US while in transit. He died & the family is closing the business.

[@mollyclarke3722]

I am forever fascinated by Hollywood and all the goings on and dark history throughout. I love how thorough you are and how passionate you are about bringing these stories to us correctly. I think they closed down, but there was a Dearly Departed Tour in LA that I went on twice , because it was so fascinating and I think that would've been right up your alley!

[@yellowsubmarine1321]

Thank you so much for this, very sad🙏🙏.🌹RIP Sal🌹

[@mkavigil]

Michael, what's up man. I love this. I feel the same way about movie locations. I just recently saw this movie for the first time too. Great history.

[@elpaiser428]

Love your videos bro. Keep it up 👍💀

[@keithnieto2882]

really enjoy your perspective and style on these videos you produce...keep up the great work...have you done or have I missed a tour of the Vertigo locations?

[@anthonyangeli256]

Such a sad ending to a great actor & man. Sal was a terrific actor taken away from us way too soon . A tragic story, but also a facinatting video. Nice job. RIP Sal. Gone But Not Forgotten

[@chewyfan7745]

Awesome video. My wife and I have been to James dean's grave and hometown. They have that bust of him there also. Thats my favorite movie of his. Safe travels And God bless you both.

[@haroldoferreira9420]

Hello from Brasil. Thanks for amazing vídeos.

[@welles2002]

You are a great story teller. I've visited his grave in Valhala NY at Gates of Heaven Cemetery .

[@toddadale]

Thank for keeping all "this" alive

[@eddienicholsonjr6080]

Great video

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great video as usual.....

[@adearmom]

Love this! My father loved this actor!! Thank you!

[@ralphbenites1819]

Something hit that garage pretty hard 😬wonder if his spirit roam’s around in that area 💀

[@thedailydanblog247]

Great video love you guys

[@gomosh6967]

Thank you very much for showing all of the locations. Im a fan of late Sal Mineo, so sad he was being stabbed. RIP Sal.

[@johno30197]

Great Content On The Tragic Set Of Circumstances Surrounding Sal Mineo Death.. Tragically It Seems He Was In The Wrong At The Wrong Time....R.I.E.P 🙏🏻

[@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn]

One of my favorite young actor since child hood....its so deep and intense his sad tragic ending. Watching Movies he was in brought me back to search again his final moments.

[@kathybrown3160]

It's so sad/macabre that the three main characters in the film Rebel Without a Cause all suffered such tragic and untimely deaths. Thank you for all your great video's 💖

[@amandamoura131]

I'm really loving this channel

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

Grimmes Death location and stories are the best Vidz!

[@thisisshaun1]

I love vintage crime scene location. Great video man

[@cherrykitten68]

wow I never knew about the rebel without a cause curse! I love how much new info i learn on ur channel

[@davidbeedham2900]

Great video. Look forward to seeing James Dean video and locations what a great actor he was and his cursed car he died in some very strange story's and videos I've seen

[@samanthab1923]

The Lil' Bastard went missing after being bought by a friend of his. Any of the parts taken from the wreck caused trouble

[@jonathanielandrewturk9086]

Love your channel

[@jennyspence6870]

Very interesting thank you

[@ohboyitscoffee]

Another good one

[@kellywoodclark]

My favorite place in all of LA, first went there in High school specifically because of Rebel. I'm surprised how not crowded it is in the video!

[@jessemacias2]

Thanks to covid. They used to have a music/laser show in the 90’s there called Laserium.

[@toddryan0108]

Fantastic video.

[@thejewelrycabana3057]

Love your videos and I’ve been watching since y’all were in Savannah, Georgia. Queen of the Damned has a part that was filmed at The Griffin Observatory also.

[@Tobz.X]

Love this channel

[@lindsay33333]

Hey you guys have to come to Massachusetts and check out the filming locations of the new AHS!!! Great work as always 💀🎃👻

[@samanthab1923]

That would be cool! They could do the Lady of the Dunes story maybe hit up Salem too! 👻🎃

[@TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

In Rebel Without A Cause, his character dies at the Griffith Observatory just a few meters away from the spot where the Terminator arrived in 1984...

[@samanthab1923]

Bill Paxton was one of the hoods. He died suddenly & way too young. 🙏🏻

[@tristatefullautoshootandtr5676]

Love the Grimm Life Collective videos... Often wonder if the people that live in these places now realize what happened right there in their car port and driveway? Anyone else ever think of that?

[@raygreen5926]

Another great video. Regards from Ireland, home of Halloween 🎃🎃🎃

[@vancejr2124]

James dean festival is this weekend in Fairmount Indiana... You guys should come out! Grave, house he grew up in, and tons of memorabilia from his time in Hollywood

[@stevep4574]

You're tearing me apart😭

[@Hunter-fs7ql]

Awesome T-shirt Michael Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃

[@nicolekasper2592]

Well done!

[@BeckyM154]

I love your channel.