THE SMITHSONIAN WELCOMES “HIGH NOON”
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF
GARY COOPER IN FILM
The Smithsonian History Film Forum Presents
High Noon (1952) Followed by a Panel with
Maria Cooper Janis, Amanda Foreman & Glenn Frankel
A Note From Maria Cooper Janis:
Dear Friends,
It is always a treat when I have the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian and May 30th marked the second of two very special occasions.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History hosted a special free screening of my father’s iconic film High Noon at their newly refurbished Warner Theater with Dolby technology.
After the screening, the audience was able to participate in a panel discussion featuring Amanda Foreman, acclaimed author and daughter of Screenwriter Carl Foreman, myself and Glenn Frankel, author of the meticulously researched and fascinating book, High Noon: The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic. This was our third panel together and we look forward to bringing it to more venues around the world.
Glenn provided the audience with a background on the political strife circling the making of High Noon, specifically the virulent anti-communist scare that was sweeping America and cast a net over the motion picture industry. Ultimately, Carl Foreman was forced to surrender his passport and leave the country; even my father had to testify. Ironically, he won his second Academy award for his performance in the film which has since been named a “Must See” by at least 5 American Presidents.
To watch the film again on a large screen and to hear Dimitri Tiomkin’s exquisite Oscar-winning score and original song, “Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin’”, with Dolby sound technology made the experience doubly powerful.
In tandem with the Smithsonian celebrating the film, I’m offering autographed copies of my book, Gary Cooper: Off Camera, available for $19.52 plus shipping + a limited edition High Noon postcard while quantities last!
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