Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Merian C. Cooper, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Produced 63
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
- 1952
This Is Cinerama
Producer
- 1950
Wagon Master
Executive Producer
1940s
- 1949
Mighty Joe Young
Producer
- 1948
- 1947
- 1940
Dr. Cyclops
Producer
1930s
- 1938
The Toy Wife
Producer
- 1936
Dancing Pirate
Executive Producer
- 1935
The Last Days of Pompeii
Producer
- 1934
Kentucky Kernels
Executive Producer
Sing and Like It
Executive Producer
This Man Is Mine
Executive Producer
Success at Any Price
Executive Producer
Spitfire
Executive Producer
Keep 'Em Rolling
Executive Producer
Hips, Hips, Hooray!
Executive Producer
Two Alone
Executive Producer
Long Lost Father
Executive Producer
Man of Two Worlds
Executive Producer
The Meanest Gal in Town
Executive Producer
- 1933
The Son of Kong
Producer
If I Were Free
Executive Producer
The Right To Romance
Executive Producer
After Tonight
Executive Producer
Chance at Heaven
Executive Producer
Ace of Aces
Executive Producer
Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
Executive Producer
Ann Vickers
Executive Producer
Midshipman Jack
Producer
Rafter Romance
Executive Producer
Morning Glory
Executive Producer
Blind Adventure
Executive Producer
No Marriage Ties
Executive Producer
Before Dawn
Production Executive
Headline Shooter
Executive Producer
Double Harness
Executive Producer
Bed of Roses
Executive Producer
Emergency Call
Executive Producer
Melody Cruise
Executive Producer
Professional Sweetheart
Executive Producer
Cross Fire
Executive Producer
The Silver Cord
Executive Producer
Diplomaniacs
Executive Producer
Lucky Devils
Associate Producer
The Monkey's Paw
Producer
- 1932
The Phantom of Crestwood
Associate Producer
Flaming Gold
Executive Producer
1920s
- 1929
The Four Feathers
Producer
- 1927
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness
Producer
- 1925
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Producer
Wrote 11
2010s
- 2017
- 2010
Banglar King Kong
Original Film Writer
2000s
- 2005
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
Screenplay
1990s
- 1998
1980s
- 1986
1970s
- 1976
1940s
- 1949
Mighty Joe Young
Story
1930s
- 1933
- 1932
Roar of the Dragon
Story
1920s
- 1927
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness
Writer
Directed 5
1950s
- 1952
This Is Cinerama
Director
1930s
- 1933
1920s
- 1929
The Four Feathers
Director
- 1927
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness
Director
- 1925
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Director
Other crew 4
1950s
- 1950
Wagon Master
Presenter
1940s
- 1949
- 1948
- 1947
Camera 3
1920s
- 1929
The Four Feathers
Director of Photography
- 1928
Gow the Head Hunter
Director of Photography
- 1925
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Camera Operator
Acted in 1
Appearances4
2020s
- 2024
King Kong: Monster and Myth
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2000s
- 2005
I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Cinerama Adventure
Self (archive)
1920s
- 1925
Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life
Self (as Merian Cooper)