To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite photos of ol' Coop.
What a profile!!
The guy could sure wear a suit!
An older Coop---still looking very handsome. Is it any wonder so many people of that generation (including all 4 of my grandparents) smoked?
Yes, Shirley, you surely have reason to smile!
So deep in thought...wonder what he's thinking about?
A man is not fully dressed without his hat.
Bow ties work for me too!
From You're in the Navy Now---How do you improve on Coop's fabulous good looks? Put him in Naval dress blues!
From Souls at Sea---a film I've been yearning to see but have not yet tracked down. Like Abandon Ship, which I reviewed for the Tyrone Power 100th birthday blogathon, this film is loosely based on the 1841 account of the William Brown.
From The Plainsman---a film I haven't seen in quite a few years. I just love this photo.
From Bluebeard's Eighth Wife---a little too slapstick/screwball for my taste, but I love this photo
From Meet John Doe---Coop and Barbara Stanwyck had terrific chemistry in their 3 pairings
Gary Cooper was an incredibly handsome, wonderfully photogenic man, and I have dozens more favorite photos of him. In fact, I could fill an album with favorite photos of Coop---but these dozen are among the cream of the crop, and they are my way of celebrating him on his special day. I'll also be watching A Farewell to Arms and Ten North Frederick in the coming couple of days.
NOTE: All photos obtained from Doctor Macro (HERE) and Golden Age of Hollywood (HERE)