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COOPER, Jackie (1922-2011). American child actor, director and producer. At the age of 3 he opened in Lloyd Hamilton’s Comedies. Coper signed a 3 year contract for Hal Roach in 1929 to appear in Our Gang. He became one of Our Gang’s major characters. Cooper at the age of 9 is the first child actor to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a leading role (1931). During the 70’s and 80’s he found fame once again as Daily Planet’s Editor Perry White in the Superman film series. Vintage, circa mid 1930’s photograph, B&W, 76.5”x9” full length in bathing suit jumping rope. Very boldly inscribed and signed: “Best Wishes to Vernon Sincerely Jackie Coper.” In fine condition.........$100.00
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