High Noon Fun Features This is the section for all our "FUN" High Noon information - please enjoy! A Countdown to Noon Did You Know? … John Wayne was appalled by High Noon. He objected to the fact that the hero went around town begging people to help him instead of handling the situation himself - like a "man." In response, he and director Howard Hawks (who felt the same way) made Rio Bravo - a movie in which faced with a similar situation the hero faces down the bad guys without fear and along side his fellow townspeople. And learn more about a man who would take this kind of moralistic stance in our Tribute to John Wayne … that this was Grace Kelly's first major screen role and that when Gary Cooper received his Best Actor Academy Award for this role it was the first time in over twenty years that it had been given to an actor for a performance in a Western. … The leader of the Miller Gang, actor Lee van Cleef does not have a single line of dialog in the film. On Location Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints Gary Cooper is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater. Gary Cooper Prints Mann's Chinese Theater 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA SEE MAP Hollywood Walk of Fame Star In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Gary Cooper's star: Gary Cooper Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures) 6243 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA Tribute to High Noon Main Page | DH Home High Noon © 1952 Republic Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Republic Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.

High Noon Will Kane ( Gary Cooper ): "Quit pushing me, Harv. I'm tired of being pushed." What is the name of the gang that Will Kane is going to have to go up against? Answer We have already dedicated a Tribute to Gary Cooper. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute? Grace Kelly Lloyd Bridges