High-profile parts followed in The Champ (1931), The Bowery (1933) and Treasure Island (1934), but the adolescent actor eventually grew too old to be considered "cute." Finding film roles scarce after World War II, Cooper turned to stage and television and eventually worked as an executive for Columbia Pictures, where he was responsible for packaging the series "Bewitched," among other projects.
Cooper also found success as a director, earning an Emmy in 1974 for his work on "M*A*S*H." But he continued to act well into his 50s and 60s, most notably as Daily Planet editor Perry White in four Superman films (1978-87). Cooper passed away May 3, 2011.
Superman II: The Richard Donner CutSuperman flagship director Richard Donner presents this special cut of the 1980 sequel starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, who's locked in a battle to save Earth from three evil outcasts of planet Krypton. Donner shot footage for Superman II concurrently with the first blockbuster, but... Read More
The ChampAndy Purcell (Wallace Beery) is a washed-up, boozy boxer and compulsive gambler who travels from bout to bout with his adoring son, Dink (Jackie Cooper), in tow. But when Andy lands in a Tijuana jail, he realizes Dink's welfare is at stake and sends him to live with his mother (Irene Rich). For his... Read More
The Adventures of Superboy: Season 1The world's greatest superhero faces his most challenging rival yet: college! Mild-mannered Clark Kent (John Haymes Newton) studies journalism at Shuster University (Superman's real-life co-creator was named Joe Shuster) and has his first big adventures as the Man of Steel. In the series' first... Read More
Chosen SurvivorsAfter being selected at random by a computer to seek safety in an underground bomb shelter on the eve of a nuclear attack, a group of refugees makes a horrible realization: They're sharing the space with a colony of vampire bats. And since going back above ground isn't an option, they're forced to... Read More
Streets of New YorkScrappy law student Jimmy (Jackie Cooper) and his pals go up against a gang of extortionists in this vintage urban drama. By day, Jimmy runs the local newsstand, but at night, the tough young entrepreneur studies to earn his law degree. When hoods muscle in demanding a share of the newsstand... Read More
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Sledge Hammer!: Season 2 (1987) | NR | |
Sledge Hammer!: Season 1 (1986) | NR | |
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Izzy & Moe (1985) | PG | |
Superman III (1983) | PG | |
Leave 'Em Laughing (1981) | TV-14 | |
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Superman II (1980) | PG | |
Marathon (1980) | NR | |
Rodeo Girl (1980) | G | |
Superman: The Movie (1978) | PG | |
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Chosen Survivors (1974) | NR | |
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Milton Berle's Buick Hour #2 (1954) | NR | |
The Milton Berle Collection (1953) | NR | |
Ziegfeld Girl (1941) | NR | |
The Return of Frank James (1940) | NR | |
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Boy of the Streets (1937) | NR | |
Treasure Island (1934) | NR | |
Peck's Bad Boy (1934) | NR | |
The Champ (1931) | NR | |
Skippy (1931) | NR | |
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