Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper was an American film icon whose quiet, stoic demeanor belied a deep reservoir of emotion. With his chiseled features and laconic delivery, Cooper became a symbol of rugged individualism and American values. Born in Montana in 1901, he began his career as a stuntman before transitioning to acting in the silent film era. Cooper's breakthrough role came in the 1929 sound film The Virginian which established him as a leading man of the Western genre. He went on to star in many classic films, including A Farewell to Arms (1932), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Sergeant York (1941), and the great Western High Noon (1952). His career lasted over 30 years and featured over 80 leading roles. Cooper passed away in 1961, but his legacy lives on with a screen persona that represented the ideal American hero of his time. Numerous films he starred in are available for free online and we'll feature some of the best of them right here.