October 12th Rare Autograph & Document Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/12/2023
Gary Cooper's Return to Paradise Film Contract. Original 27-page film contract between Gary Cooper and Aspen Pictures, in which Cooper agrees to perform the role of Mr. Morgan in the United Artists film, Return to Paradise, in which Cooper appears as a seafaring wanderer who goes to a remote island in Samoa, only to find himself at the head of a local rebellion. Cooper is perhaps best remembered for his performances as a strong, silent cowboy-type in films such as The Westerner, High Noon, and Vera Cruz. Signed twice by Cooper and once by Academy Award Winning director Robert Wise of Aspen Pictures. The contract is in fine condition.
Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961) was an American actor known for his strong, quiet screen persona and understated acting style. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 1961 for his career achievements. He was one of the top 10 film personalities for 23 consecutive years and one of the top money-making stars for 18 years. The American Film Institute (AFI) ranked Cooper at number 11 on its list of the 25 greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Robert Wise (September 10, 1914 – September 14, 2005) was an American film director, producer, and editor. He won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for his musical films West Side Story (1961) and The Sound of Music (1965). He was also nominated for Best Film Editing for Citizen Kane (1941) and directed and produced The Sand Pebbles (1966), which was nominated for Best Picture.
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Gary Cooper (Twice)/ Robert Wise Signed Contract
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