I alawys thought Gary Cooper was a hero.
But now I see in reality he was not, and Patricia Neal was the REAL hero.
We should read more about the hidden heroes of the film screen who don’t fall in line with the Marxist hedonists who populate Hollywood.
Cooper, Dahl, and Neal were people; with all the flaws and imperfections that come with it. It’s how one deals with those flaws and the acceptance of them that can make an outstanding person. For her grace, perseverance and humility, Patricia Neal was indeed an outstanding lady.
Gary Cooper had a very strong late-life conversion. (Catholic as well.)