Gary Cooper

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1667A
Date Released
18 May 1961
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gary Cooper - a Tribute. DESCRIPTION: Gary Cooper, a great film star for over 30 years, is mourned throughout the world. He won two Oscars for personal performances, and one for his work for the cinema; and of course he was called upon to present such awards to others. When it was known that he was gravely ill, the Queen (to whom he had been presented in London) sent a message of sympathy. Gary will be sadly missed. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS Gary Cooper shaking hands with VIPs. MS Gary Cooper. MS Gary Cooper receives Oscar. MS people eating and drinking. MS Gary Cooper presents Oscar. GV stars introduced to Prince Philip. MS Queen shakes hands with Gary Cooper (Dirk Bogarde present). Various with Queen and Princess Margaret. MS Cooper talking to Prince Philip. Various shots of Gary Cooper in westerns.
Keywords
Performing arts
Footage sources
Library
Movietone
Card file number
82501A
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
90
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Gary Cooper', British Movietone News Issue No. 1667A, 18 May 1961. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/24108 (Accessed 29 Jun 2025)