Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on February 9, 2013

In 1946, when Irving Berlin wrote the lyrics to his 1928 song “Puttin’ on the Ritz” he added the line: “Dressed up like a million-dollar trouper/Tryin’ hard to look like Gary Cooper/Super Duper.” In an interview, his daughter Janis told The Hollywood Repo   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on February 9, 2013

My favorite actor, Gary Cooper, had been one of Hollywood's favorite leading men for over 30 years and had several high-profile relationships with actresses: Starting with in 1927 Gary was chosen by the silent movie star Clara Bow, to play a reporter in her film, "IT"(1927). Clara, fell in lov   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on November 21, 2012

Yup, I've been a real chump about appreciating Gary Cooper. It took me long enough, but, finally, here I am - just loving the man. It's really not my fault. My first introduction to Gary was his work during the 1950s, the time when Hollywood starred its aging leading men...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on August 26, 2012

Today we have the pleasure of watching one of Classic Hollywood’s timeless everyman, Gary Cooper. First up is Margaret Perry of The Great Katharine Hepburn with her take on Cooper in a wonderful comedy, Ball of Fire. Next, Sean from The Joy and Agony of Movies offers a his own take...   read more

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on August 25, 2012

Gary Cooper: BALL OF FIRE (1941) This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin' on a Backyard Fence and ScribeHard on Film. A full day of Gary Cooper films will air on TCM on August 26. BALL OF FIRE will be showing...   read more

Margaret Perry Posted by MargaretPerry on August 25, 2012

This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and ScribeHard on Film. A full day of Gary Cooper films will air on TCM on August 26. BALL OF FIRE will be showing at 8:00 pm EST. During college, my friend Cookie and I bonded   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 8, 2012

Personal Quote: This is a terrible place to spend your life in. Nobody in Hollywood is normal. Absolutely nobody. And they have such a vicious attitude toward one another ... They say much worse things about each other than outsiders say about them, and nobody has any real friends.   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on August 25, 2011

Hanging Out At Paramount Studios in 1927 Gary Cooper, Jack Luden, Louise Brooks, Thelma Todd, Nancy Phillips, James Hall, Doris Hill, and Josephine Dunn.  . Share: • Posted by Art • Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 5:3   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on June 28, 2011

THEY LIVE AGAIN! DAUNTLESS MEN and WOMEN WHO KEPT AMERICA UNCONQUERED! (original movie ad for “Unconquered”) Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard – “Unconquered” (1947) “Unconquered” (1947 – Paramount) is an adventure film produced and directed by the   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 8, 2011

“Nan Collins, my manager, came from Gary, Indiana and suggested I adopt that name. She felt it was more exciting than Frank. I figured I’d give it a try. Good thing she didn’t come from Poughkeepsie.” ~ Gary Cooper Frank James “Gary” Cooper was born May 7, 19   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 7, 2011

Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961). Was best known for his quiet, acting style and his intense screen persona, which was perfect for the many Westerns he made. His career spanned from 1925 until shortly before his death, he performed more than one hundred films. Cooper received...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 19, 2010

In 1925 the beginning of Gary Cooper acting career, he found work as an "extra", usually cast as a cowboy. It is reported that he has uncredited role in the Tom Mix Western, Dick Turpin (1925). The following year, he had screen credit in, Lightnin' Wins. After the release of...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 23, 2009

The very handsome Gary Cooper was born on the Montana ranch of his wealthy father. Which may explain how Cooper was able to combine the ruggedness with the poise of a gentleman. Injured in an car accident while attending Wesleyan College. He rehabilitated on his fathers ranch, learning to perfect   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on December 22, 2009

"The Winning of Barbara Worth" (1926) is a silent western that stars Ronald Colman, Gary Cooper, and Vilma Banky. Directed by Henry King and based on the novel by Harold Bell Wright, this film is one of the great epic westerns of the silent era. The story begins with a...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 30, -0001

Clara Bow had a knack for communicating her emotions so clearly that you can't help feeling them along with her. If she grieves, you grieve.While Bow is rightfully beloved for the way she embodied the youthful energy of the jazz age, she was even better when a moment required deeper...   read more