Ralph Cooper

Ralph Cooper

Date of Birth: 16 Jan 1908

Country: USA

Biography: Ralph Cooper was called "The Dark Gable" after Clark Gable, of course, because of his handsome, rugged good looks and his charm and wit. Too talented and handsome for Hollywood and wouldn't accept stereotype roles Hollywood gave Blacks - so he went and made and starred in films for Blacks. While choreographing a Shirley Temple movie "Poor Little Rich Girl" he studied and watching the movie-making process and made some of the best Black-cast films of the time. On screen he usually played gangster

Total Credits at Criticker: 5 (Actor), 3 (Writer)

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    A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer. (imdb)
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    Dark Manhattan
    A low-level gangster determines to let nothing stand in the way of his gaining control of the numbers rackets in Harlem.
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    Gangsters on the Loose
    A gang leader is torn between two women: his "moll" Kay and his childhood girlfriend Grace, who is now a star on radio. Pursued by two dedicated police officers for a gangland killing, he attempts to use Grace as his alibi. Complications ensue.
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    Gang War
    Two mobs fight for control of the jukebox racket.
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    Am I Guilty?
    A young black doctor sets out to establish a free clinic in Harlem.
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