Project XX — Season 1, Episode 24: The Tall American, Gary Cooper
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 34 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Highlights the life and career of actor Gary Cooper, exploring his iconic roles and lasting impact on American cinema.
About Project XX
Early NBC series showcasing compilation films - documentaries made from existing archival footage. Patterned on the successful Victory at Sea, it employed fast-paced editing, music, and narration. Concentrating on public affairs and public life, it steered clear of controversial subjects and enjoyed strong ratings, inspiring many competitors such as Air Power and The Twentieth Century. In later years, however, it would be criticized as superficial in comparison to "serious" documentary and current events programs.