John Cooper Jr., known professionally as Jackie Cooper, was an American actor and director. He began his career as a child actor and was a featured member of the Our Gang ensemble 1929–1931. At age ni
Cooper in 1956
Cooper as he appeared in the film Broadway to Hollywood (1933)
Cooper, Edward Brophy, and Wallace Beery in The Champ (1931)
Trailer for Gallant Sons (1940)
Superman is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman
Jackie Cooper
…on episodes of M*A*S*H and The White Shadow earned him Emmy awards. In the 1970s and 1980s, Cooper appeared as Daily Planet editor Perry White in the Superman film series, a role he got after Keenan Wynn, who was originally cast as White, became unavailable after suffering a heart attack. Cooper's final film…
Theatrical release poster
The Superman costume used in the 1978 film, on display at Comic-Con 2013.
Publicity still emulating screen shot in which Superman (Christopher Reeve), with his traditional suit, flies toward the sky, with Metropolis underneath him.
Actual screen shot for comparison. Suit has greenish hue, for use with blue-screen effects.