Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper

Born: October 24, 1893
Died: April 21, 1973
in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American aviator, United States Air Force and Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer. Cooper was the founder of the Kościuszko Squadron during the Polish–Soviet War and was a Soviet prisoner of war for a time. He was a notable movie producer, and got his start with film as part of the Explorers Club, traveling the world and documenting adventures. He was a member of the board of directors of Pan American Airways, but his love of film always took priority. During his film career, he worked for companies such as Pioneer Pictures, RKO Pictures, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He is also credited as co-inventor of the Cinerama film projection process. Cooper's most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong. He was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement in 1952 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

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Movies for Merian C. Cooper...

I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper
Title: I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 3, 2005
Type: Movie
This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.
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Cinerama Adventure
Title: Cinerama Adventure
Character: Self (archive)
Released: August 30, 2002
Type: Movie
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.
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King Kong
Title: King Kong
Character: Pilot of Plane that Kills Kong (uncredited)
Released: March 15, 1933
Type: Movie
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
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Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Title: Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Character: Self (as Merian Cooper)
Released: March 30, 1925
Type: Movie
A silent documentary which follows a branch of the Bakhtiari tribe of Persia as they and their herds make their epic seasonal journey to better pastures.