A Hairy Subject
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Where did King Kong come from? Today, we’ll take a look at the life and adventures of filmmaker Merian C. Cooper, the man who dreamed up the idea of a giant ape, and brought him to life on the big screen. Documentary filmmaker Kevin Brownlow (“I’m King Kong”) and Dennis Doros, of Milestone Film and Video (which is releasing Cooper’s “Chang” and “Grass” on DVD and video), join us.
» Merian C. Cooper on Turner Classic Movies
» "Chang" and "Grass" from Milestone Film and Video
Music: King Kong, the Complete 1933 Film Score Tracks 1 and 22
» Merian C. Cooper on Turner Classic Movies
» "Chang" and "Grass" from Milestone Film and Video
Music: King Kong, the Complete 1933 Film Score Tracks 1 and 22
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