TCM Greatest Classic Legends Film Collection: Gary Cooper

Format: Pre-Owned DVD

The Fountainhead: (1949) Cooper plays Howard Roark, an uncompromising architect who will sacrifice love, career, or even his life to uphold his principles. Scripted by Ayn Rand from her novel, the film explores individualism, integrity, and the clash between personal vision and societal pressure.

Love in the Afternoon: (1957) A May–December romance unfolds between Billy Wilder’s elegant, witty director and Audrey Hepburn, with Cooper as the suitor. Set in Paris, the film blends romantic comedy with the sophistication of a Lubitsch–inspired farce, offering charm, champagne, and Parisian charm.

Friendly Persuasion: (1956) Set in the 1860s, this adaptation of Jessamyn West’s novel follows Jess Birdwell (Cooper), a Quaker who refuses to join the Confederate cause despite neighbors’ urging. As the Civil War looms, Birdwell seeks a peaceful resolution, embodying moral conviction in a time of division.

Sergeant York: (1941) Torn between his Quaker pacifism and the call of patriotism, Tennessee farm boy Alvin York (Gary Cooper) becomes one of World War I’s most decorated soldiers, capturing 132 German soldiers at the Battle of Argonne. His quiet courage and moral integrity earn him national acclaim, culminating in a personal and national reckoning.

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