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James Dean's Secret Payoff to Lover Revealed in New Book

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James Dean's Secret Payoff to Lover Revealed in New Book

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James Dean paid $800 to Rogers Brackett to stop affair rumors before 1954 film premiere.
Dean feared scandal due to 1950s homophobia as he prepared for 'East of Eden' debut.
- Rogers Brackett, a wealthy ad executive, helped launch James Dean's acting career.
- Brackett demanded James Dean repay $1,200, creating tensions between them.
- Dean described Brackett's demands as 'abusive' and 'manipulative' in legal documents.
- Court records show Brackett sued Dean for financial support he had given him.
- Dean's agent arranged a payment from Warner Bros. to keep Brackett quiet.

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