Merrian C. Cooper correspondence and interview, 1929-1972.

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Merrian C. Cooper correspondence and interview, 1929-1972.

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Includes photocopies of correspondence between Behlmer, Merian C. Cooper, and others. Also includes recording and transcript of interview recorded by Behlmer with Cooper in 1965 concerning Cooper's service in World War I and the Russo-Polish War (1919-1920); and his films with Ernest B. Schoedsack: "Grass" and "Chang." Some correspondence relates to David O. Selznick and the film, "King Kong."

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Schoedsack, Ernest B., 1893-1979

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Ernest B. Schoedsack was a film-maker, explorer, and the partner of Merian C. Cooper. From the description of Ernest B. Schoedsack sound recordings, circa 1960s [sound recording]. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 159957360 ...

Selznick, David O., 1902-1965

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Cooper, Merian C. (Merian Caldwell), 1893-1973

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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 o...

Behlmer, Rudy.

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