John Wayne Rejected 'High Noon' Over Its 'Un-American' Message, Boosting Gary Cooper's Career

John Wayne famously rejected the role, calling the Oscar-winning Western "the most un-American thing I've ever seen." ...

1952 Classic, a Western Starring Gary Cooper, Named One of the Best Movies of All Time

Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly starred in this film from 1952 that’s still considered one of the greatest. Gary Cooper acted in ...