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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...
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Kong: Skull IslandMovie • 2017
King KongMovie • 2005
The SearchersMovie • 1956
King KongMovie • 1933
King KongMovie • 1976
Mighty Joe YoungMovie • 1998
King Kong LivesMovie • 1986
Fort ApacheMovie • 1948
She Wore a Yellow RibbonMovie • 1949
3 GodfathersMovie • 1948
Flying Down to RioMovie • 1933
The Quiet ManMovie • 1952
Mighty Joe YoungMovie • 1949
The Most Dangerous GameMovie • 1932
Rio GrandeMovie • 1950
The Son of KongMovie • 1933
Wagon MasterMovie • 1950
The Lost PatrolMovie • 1934
Little WomenMovie • 1933
Morning GloryMovie • 1933
The Sun Shines BrightMovie • 1953
Chang: A Drama of the WildernessMovie • 1927
The FugitiveMovie • 1947
The Last Days of PompeiiMovie • 1935