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On this day, April 21, 1973, Merion Cooper died.
Merian C. Cooper
Merian C. Cooper in 1927
Born: Merian Caldwell Cooper; October 24, 1893; Jacksonville, Florida, US
Died: April 21, 1973 (aged 79); San Diego, California, US
Alma mater: United States Naval Academy, Georgia Institute of Technology
Military career
Rank: Brigadier General (US)
Podpułkownik (PL)
Battles/wars: Border War, World War I, Polish-Soviet War, World War II
Awards: Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Order of Virtuti Militari, Cross of Valour
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.
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Merian C. Cooper in 1927
Born: Merian Caldwell Cooper; October 24, 1893; Jacksonville, Florida, US
Died: April 21, 1973 (aged 79); San Diego, California, US
Alma mater: United States Naval Academy, Georgia Institute of Technology
Military career
Rank: Brigadier General (US)
Podpułkownik (PL)
Battles/wars: Border War, World War I, Polish-Soviet War, World War II
Awards: Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Order of Virtuti Militari, Cross of Valour
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.
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Allen GW4 Byron Jones, March From King Kong and Teddy Bears Picnic
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March From King Kong
Teddy Bears Picnic
Byron Jones playing the Allen GW4 Organ
511 views • Nov 10, 2016
Mick Bee84
42 subscribers
March From King Kong
Teddy Bears Picnic
Byron Jones playing the Allen GW4 Organ
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