Adaptations
A short story, Cyclists' Raid, by Frank Rooney is based on the events of the Hollister riot and was originally published in the January 1951 issue of Harper's Magazine. This story made up the basis of the plot of the 1953 film, The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando. However, as a dramatized version, it bears little resemblance to the actual events of the Hollister riot. The movie only worked to further bring the riot into public light and with motorcyclists portrayed as misfits and outlaws, it eliminated any way to salvage motorcycling's already tarnished image.
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