Gary Cooper Biography 'The Face of a Hero' Released on DVD

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero. The title is the 12th to be released on DVD from the company"s Hollywood Collection, an award-winning archive of 34 movie star biographies and retrospectives produced by Wombat Productions between 1985 and 1999. Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies. And he never lost his love of the great American outdoors. Though he rarely played a villain and was an adept comedian, Cooper is best remembered for his strong, silent heroes. With his lanky country boy looks and shy hesitancy he created a unique screen presence, though his real life was one of sophisticated elegance. Over 100 movies brought him three Academy Award Nominations and two Academy Awards. Cooper's most memorable films include A Farewell to Arms, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Meet John Doe, The Pride of the Yankees and High Noon. Daughter Maria Cooper Janis and actors George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Patricia Neal and Joan Leslie are among those appearing in this profile of one of Hollywood's greatest stars. Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero was written and produced by Gene Feldman and Suzette Winter of New York-based Wombat Productions, and is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media. The DVD also includes a Gary Cooper Photo Gallery, a Meet the Producers slideshow, and trailers of other Hollywood Collection titles. The program is available for viewing online at the Janson Media Screening Room. GARY COOPER: THE FACE OF A HERO DVD LENGTH: 58 Minutes - Total Content: 97 Minutes OUR PRICE: $24.95 CATALOG #: 20374 UPC #: 6-4603203749-4 ISBN #: 1-56839-277-X STREET DATE: February 25, 2009