#ralph cooper

[hotvintagepoll]

Ralph Cooper, the titular duke from the Duke Is Tops! He was in some of the Dracula polls but he hasn't been in a tournament (yet)

you are so right for this!!

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You can watch The Duke Is Tops here

[jazzdailyblog]

Unraveling "Misterioso": A Glimpse into Thelonious Monk's Live Masterpiece

Introduction: Released in December 1958, “Misterioso” is a live album by the Thelonious Monk Quartet that captures the enigmatic and innovative spirit of its creator. Recorded at the Five Spot Café in New York, the album is a significant piece of jazz history, illustrating Monk’s ability to transform his compositions in a live setting. Produced by Orrin Keepnews and featuring saxophonist Johnny…

Unraveling "Misterioso": A Glimpse into Thelonious Monk's Live Masterpiece

[jeanne-crains]

Ralph Cooper in The Duke is Tops (1938)

[hotvintagepoll]

Just gotta mention I WOULD have voted Cooper if I hadn't insta-clicked on Redgrave without looking at the other options. Rookie mistake, I have learned my lesson

DUKE IS TOPS MENTIONED!!!!!!!!!

[jeanne-crains]

[5] Classic Actors of Color → Ralph Cooper (”The Dark Gable”)

Besides being an actor Ralph Cooper was also a writer, director, and producer. He was one of the founders of Million Dollar Productions which has been credited with advancing race films to the mainstream. He was a dancer and choreographer, choreographing the Shirley Temple film Poor Little Rich Girl. He seemed to enjoy giving a helping hand to up and coming entertainers often casting unheard of actresses in leading roles and creating the legendary ameatur night at the Apollo theater which he emceed until the 1990s. He also helped bring attention and success to singer and actress Betti Mays whom he later married.

[povertyrowhollywood]

Gang War (1940)