He sure was one of the most beautiful men who ever lived but, boy, listen to him squirming to avoid conceeding that, far from being heroic, those 'brave' ' pioneers', so mythologised by John Ford in movies of the 40s and 50s, were nothing more than self- righteous ( oh yes, they had god on their side!)vicious pillagers and genocidal murderers.The great lie on the american 'pioneering spirit'.
@RichardElden Does not mean they weren't good; people shouldn't judge a film by how well it does at the box office. You only know if a film is good or bad after you have paid to see it. Several times I went to the movies then came out afterwards wondering why I had wasted my money. By the time he died there was a new generation on the screen, Brando, Robert Wagner, to name just 2. My original comment was correct in that he had top billing right to the end; same with Spencer Tracey.
As "stupid" as Ike? What planet do you live on? Have you ever bothered to read Ike's collected letters? Any man brilliant enough to hold together the Allies coalition in WWII was brilliant enough. One of the most spectacularly stupid comments I've ever read here. And Coop was not "stupid" either.
That was Robert Michum in the Lusty men with susan Hayworth and Aurthur Kenendy. Their never was a horse that could be rode, their never was a man that could be throwed.
I've loved Coop's movies since I was a kid but have only heard him talk, as himself, a couple of times. He was an iconic figure, still is in Hollywood.
Gary Cooper is one of 3 favorite actor's (ever) of mine. I agree also about wishing there were more interviews of Gary. Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant are my other 2 favorites.
He sure was one of the most beautiful men who ever lived but, boy, listen to him squirming to avoid conceeding that, far from being heroic, those 'brave' ' pioneers', so mythologised by John Ford in movies of the 40s and 50s, were nothing more than self- righteous ( oh yes, they had god on their side!)vicious pillagers and genocidal murderers.The great lie on the american 'pioneering spirit'.
paulybarr 1 month ago
I love gary Cooper!!! :)
sibelycooper 3 months ago
@RichardElden Does not mean they weren't good; people shouldn't judge a film by how well it does at the box office. You only know if a film is good or bad after you have paid to see it. Several times I went to the movies then came out afterwards wondering why I had wasted my money. By the time he died there was a new generation on the screen, Brando, Robert Wagner, to name just 2. My original comment was correct in that he had top billing right to the end; same with Spencer Tracey.
charlemagne762 3 months ago
I love gary copper too much. long live his greatness.
Emmytaytay1 4 months ago
As "stupid" as Ike? What planet do you live on? Have you ever bothered to read Ike's collected letters? Any man brilliant enough to hold together the Allies coalition in WWII was brilliant enough. One of the most spectacularly stupid comments I've ever read here. And Coop was not "stupid" either.
Ulysses61 7 months ago
Gary Cooper was universally loved. One of my favourite actors; never took second place to anyone, a star right to the end.
charlemagne762 7 months ago 2
As in any generation, including ours, there are patriots who put their country first despite its faults.
Cooper was a thoughtful, humble man and these words, coming from him, carry weight and sincerity.
maxreger100 1 year ago 4
That was Robert Michum in the Lusty men with susan Hayworth and Aurthur Kenendy. Their never was a horse that could be rode, their never was a man that could be throwed.
sirjerold 1 year ago
I believe Gary Coopers favorite quote was, "I ain't never seen a horse that can't be rode, and I ain't never seen a rider that can't be throwed."
vetalltheway 2 years ago
I've loved Coop's movies since I was a kid but have only heard him talk, as himself, a couple of times. He was an iconic figure, still is in Hollywood.
Purrturbed 2 years ago 2
Gary Cooper is one of 3 favorite actor's (ever) of mine. I agree also about wishing there were more interviews of Gary. Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant are my other 2 favorites.
nexttimewelove51 2 years ago 5
Thank you, I wish there were more interviews with Gary out there for us to see.
maggie55100 2 years ago 2