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Merian Caldwell Cooper (October 24, 1893 – April 21, 1973) was an American filmmaker, actor, and producer, as well as a former aviator who served as an officer in the United States Army Air Service and Polish Air Force.
Merian C. Cooper. Producer: King Kong. In 1920, Merian C. Cooper was a member of volunteer of the American Kosciuszko Squadron that supported the Polish army in the war with Soviet Russia, where he met best friend and producing partner Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Merian C. Cooper. Producer: King Kong. In 1920, Merian C. Cooper was a member of volunteer of the American Kosciuszko Squadron that supported the Polish army in the war with Soviet Russia, where he met best friend and producing partner Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Sep 24, 2018 · On April 21 st, 1973, Merian C. Cooper died in his San Diego home of cancer. Having lived the life of ten men, the daredevil, adventurer and pioneer of cinema was suddenly gone.
Oct 24, 2023 · Merian C. Cooper and Cedric Fauntleroy in the Kościuszko Squadron, racking up more kills against America's enemies. Once home, he began writing for The New York Times and was...
King Kong is a 1933 American pre-Code adventure romance monster film directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, with special effects by Willis H. O'Brien and music by Max Steiner.
Nov 22, 2005 · Merian C. Cooper, a Floridian of stocky build and self-proclaimed middling intelligence, remains an obscure figure in the history of American manhood. After...
Aug 13, 2005 · It's so powerful that it has overshadowed Kong's creator, Merian C. Cooper, a filmmaker, explorer, war hero and aviation pioneer whose real-life adventures were nearly as dramatic as...
Sep 3, 2005 · 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.
Mar 9, 2017 · Kong was invented by a guy named Merian C. Cooper. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and went on to become a globetrotting adventurer, a really colorful guy. He was a war hero.
