What Gary Cooper taught us about masculinity

[@wmen48]

The strong silent type. Like Gary Cooper. - Tony Soprano

[@slade52]

Tony needs to understand that Gary Cooper had the makings of a varsity athlete. And he did 20 years in the can.

[@sporter527]

He was gay, Gary Cooper?

[@wmen48]

@@sporter527 catchin,not pitchin

[@euankrasniqi5457]

@@sporter527Noooo are you listening to me?

[@nobless_oblige_dignitas]

I clicked the video hoping to find this remark in the comments. Thank you.

[@WrathOfGrapesN7]

It's about doing the right thing, on your worst day, when nobody's watching.

[@Gent.Z]

Very well said

[@WrathOfGrapesN7]

@Gent.Z I wish that I could take credit, but it's what one of my old platoon commanders taught me. RIP Sir, 'til Valhalla.

[@j.m.8558]

I immediately thought of the Sopranos when I saw the title

[@thechairman74]

The funny thing about Tony talking about Gary Cooper and it was quite intentional was that Tony is anything but a Gary Cooper type.

[@villes7955]

He was gay, gary cooper?

[@j.m.8558]

@@villes7955 Nooo! Are you listenin’ to me?!

[@j.m.8558]

@@thechairman74 He was the exact opposite lol

[@Furnabulax1]

U thought of the Sopranos, i thought of "Puttin' On the Ritz". We are not the same

[@jamess.2491]

The fact young men today see people like Andrew Tate or Jake Paul as masculine is mind boggling to me.

[@IsaiahMiguel]

I don’t blame the young boys, there are literally no masculine actors or famous people, those are the most masculine famous people today

[@EugeneMurray-z1b]

Nature abhors a vacuum

[@jamess.2491]

@@IsaiahMiguel Should young men really need to look up to someone they have never met to find a masculine figure? Of the men my age I know, very few of them had a good father figure growing up. That is where the problem starts, everything after is just compound.

[@JamelCarpenter-hb2dv]

Well they're not not masculine, just obnoxious and immature.

[@cjhoward82]

What's not masculine about being a world champion fighter, riding motorcycles, driving every exotic car, having a genius IQ, 9 figure net worth and countless women around the world? I'm 42, so don't bother calling me a teenager.

[@petro6883]

"Whatever happened to Gary Coopa?"

[@slade52]

Tony I think you're gettin' a little confused. A: That was the movies! And B: Gary Cooper-the REAL Gary Cooper...or anybody named Cooper, never suffered like the Italians!

[@Noah_Banyas]

The strong silent type, whatever happened there

[@sandragraham2769]

Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If” is an excellent roadmap to becoming a gentleman.

[@sonsatlanta]

Cooper was quite the elegant dresser as well. All his suits were custom made on "the row" for him in London. He was truly something else. Died way too young, I remember it well, it was such a shock. People were dying of lung cancer left and right back in the day. I remember many of my doctors smoking in the exam room back in the 50's and 60's. Yep. Thanks, that was a good one James! From a vintage gal who appreciates you.

[@thechairman74]

He has a style of shirt collar named after him so he has that along with his acting accomplishments.

[@Gent.Z]

He was indeed a sharp dresser. He wore both tailored suits and rugged western wear equally well. Glad you're enjoying the content.

[@Linkin-n3n]

Finally the video I've been waiting for , thank you so much James the real gentleman ❤❤❤❤

[@Gent.Z]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@garyrobinson8665]

Fred Astaire was masculine. He wasn't aggressive. He dressed very well nearly always wore a suit and he was a fantastic dancer. He always impressed the ladies in his movies.

[@Naserallah-vz3ii]

My folk always say "A real man is not only silent, but also utters good when he speaks"

[@kevinletts8230]

Thanks for the recommendations. I am starting to get into the older, more classic, movies.

[@arneldobumatay3702]

Your brown knit tie goes well with the light blue shirt and navy blazer(?). Great pocket square! I'll remember that color combo. You're right abouit Coop . . . the iconic strong, silent type with the will and courage to back up his beliefs.

[@Gent.Z]

Thanks very much. I love this tie - I've been wearing it a lot lately.

[@faronharris5831]

Gary Cooper dominated the screen even when paired with beautiful costars- what he taught me is that you can look rugged -or- dapper with equal success and confidence. Thank you for recognizing and remembering a true style icon

[@IgorMikeshin]

Clint Eastwood

[@alexanderson5430]

This video greatly exceeded my expectations - very cool to hear about how movies from the past important aspects of being a man.

[@Gent.Z]

Glad you enjoyed it, Alex. I look forward to making more videos like this soon.

[@beautifulmelancholy3883]

Robert Mitchum comes to mind.

[@whiteman-xtreme3998]

I honestly went from being a boy embracing this gym culture of working out getting big to getting inspired by Andrew Tate and making it a character And now finally to having a sophisticated sense of fashion and classic masculine traits with Gent Z being the man I’ve been listening by the end of this year As of getting to enter 2025 prepared Thank you very much for all the content James Have a blessed year 🎉

[@bozhidar-petrov]

Yes, James you understand it and deliver it very well. Strength is to do things quietly. I have always did the right things without showing off and seeking validation, acreditation. Being noble in silence! That is why nowadays masculinity in the proper form lost value for the new generation. They do not know it and even are introduced to all principles, code still do not realize it neither trying to do so.

[@PhilipManas]

That was a different time. Today things have changed. Accept that!

[@lastofthevandals]

Why should we accept that if we can embrace the real masculinity and continue this legacy for this and further generations? If today's men don't follow this idea their sons most probably will need it.

[@howardbarrett9131]

Back in the day, a gentleman no matter what he did for a living, knew his way around a horse.

[@federico_souza]

You look a like w/ Gary Cooper. Wish you Good New Year

[@shubhojitsaha5408]

I have always loved Cary Grant. Though he may not have the strong silent type, he was most definitely the most elegant man to have walked this Earth.

[@douglasdietz7503]

Definitely a masculine and worthy role model is Gary Cooper. Plus he owned a Deusenburg model J along with Clark Gable. They used to race each other through the Hollywood Hills back then. Certainly masculine indeed. Cheers

[@Activewithli]

You can be whoever you want, power doesn’t have limits in this world… So when you get the power of a man, then you sit and direct that power to crest the character you want to portray.. Different men desire different needs.

[@mtlicq]

I am already strong/silent type, and it does not do justice or serve oneself well. Always trying to break out of it, become more vocal/sociable instead of silent & ignored (or feared). Strong/Silent types miss out social opportunities, suffer for it, and also stir up paranoia in people he comes across, and are more likely to get pestered with false allegations. Don't push or lock anyone in that pigeon-hole category. We all must have moderation and be sensible to live full lives well, and let others know we are alright.

[@owen4420]

As a Christian, Sergeant York, the real life Alvin York is a hero to me. The movie sergeant York is an absolute classic, and is one of the only movies I actually own. I really like old films because they are usually uplifting and tell a story that is worth applying to your life. Many actors of this time were very talented and get overlooked in the modern day. Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, and others all both on and off the screen are for the most part masculine role models that young men could look up to and try and emulate. I appreciate you covering more classic films and actors.

[@slingshot28]

Love the content lately. Do you think you could do one on a western actor like John Wayne or an old country music singer George Strait or Hank Williams Sr.

[@ticijevish]

All of these are fictional characters. Don't get me wrong, having a fictional character as your role model is a good idea, fictional characters are often ideal embodiments of virtues and there is a giant gamut to pick from. Bit these are characters Gary Cooper played. He played them well, arguably he pit some of himself in each of them, but these characters were not him. The lessons of his characters can't really be equated to the actor himself. Particularly since during his career, Hollywood was run by the "studio system", in which actors didn't get to choose their roles, they signed on to a studio and then the studio created their roles and public image. And the studios tightly controlled both of these.

[@brucer6239]

The real question is what did Gary Cooper learn about masculinity or femininity from Rod La Rocque and Howard Hughes? Gary was a closeted bisexual, not that there’s anything wrong with that.

[@michaelfitzgerald999]

Gregory Peck

[@Gent.Z]

Excellent suggestion. I particularly like his portrayal of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. I also recently watched Roman Holiday. Are there any other movies of his you recommend?

[@michaelblazin4093]

What about his role in the Fountainhead? Though not a great movie, it has to be one of his “good “ masculine roles. Physically and mentally powerful, and willing to go all in on his principles. Again, not a movie ranking with the others, but a very, very masculine role.

[@Gent.Z]

I haven't had the chance to watch that one yet, Michael. But with your recommendation I'll be sure to make time for it soon.

[@michaelblazin4093]

@ Much of the dialog is stilted because it came right from Rand’s book. You don’t need to be a Rand fan to get the message. Skim for the imagery, e.g., presentation to the builders that demand compromise and he will not, Cooper working in the quarry, his interactions with Raymond Massey, and his monologue in his court trial. His view from the top of the tall building at the end of the movie that he can finally build his way says that strong men (not politically strong men) can shape a better future and are very necessary. From ChatGPT Roark’s willingness to stand against societal norms and the expectations of his peers showcases moral courage. He faces ridicule and rejection but never allows external pressures to define his identity or actions. In The Fountainhead, positive masculinity is depicted not as a tool for dominance but as a means of self-expression and contribution. Roark’s character challenges traditional notions of masculinity by rooting his strength in principles, creativity, and respect for individual freedom.

[@Martin_Romanowski]

Real masculine men were definitely in era of gentleman like him

[@stanleydangerfreak2325]

To answer your question James, actor David Niven has always seemed to me to be very much a gentleman.

[@SKYEDONTDIE]

Tony Soprano approves.

[@JoshEdmondsTheSophisticated]

"He was gay? Gary cooper"

[@Francisco-p2c]

Ola boa tarde james fino senhor 🗿🍷

[@teenoso4069]

Audie Murphy

[@Gent.Z]

A man with an incredible life. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ayushmaansharma5116]

Please post about body dysmorphia I am almost 6 feet but feel very short,I can't sleep at night

[@Brendan-n7o]

Gary Cooper, that was an American

[@chrismarcks5571]

Is Gregory Peck among the list?

[@kapilmoolchandani7079]

Can you make a video on Cillian Murphy

[@davidvertin8707]

James- Thank you for turning me on to the Caswell-Massey. They make wonderful products. When I went to the website to purchase products, they were offering 25% off, which I took immediately. The challenge here is that you landed my business, but didn't get credit because of the discount difference. You might want to mention this to the company, as this scenario might have happened numerous times. I would have never made a purchase without your pointing out the amazing products.

[@gotobassmsn]

John Wayne and Chuck Norris

[@DarthSedar]

Enjoy James, but still am distressed by the way too many cuts!

[@rabaromar4100]

❤❤❤❤

[@silverwolf6194]

Ryan Gosling from Drive.

[@wad316]

Sean Bean

[@user-dv1pz1ho4l]

Perhaps a strong silent type on screen. However, he was far from this in real life, accumulating a sizeable quantity of affairs when married to his rich wife, who brought him to stardom through her high society connections. Probably not such a great role model then..

[@mmdeshal263]

Why did i think this video have something about sopranos?

[@_Charli3_]

Keanu Reeves comes to mind. 8:05

[@msandru]

He was gay, Gary Cooper ?

[@teenoso4069]

Happy yes

[@furiooo]

Nooo! Are you lishtening to me?

[@WrathOfGrapesN7]

Bisexual, yes.

[@sonsatlanta]

no, not at all, he was quite the stud in Hollywood, had many hot affairs, especially with Patricia Neal back in the 1950's. It was married to a wonderful gal until his death in the 1960's.

[@OldSchoolOldManners]

No. It's Cary Grant the nice gay guy.

[@skylongskylong1982]

How old was he in December 1941 ? Did he get drafted ?

[@michaelblazin4093]

He was 40 and married with children. He could volunteer, but would never leave the US unless he had particular skills. He was no rocket scientist, knew no foreign languages, and knew nothing about making anything except on a farm.

[@AlistairLong-g6q]

Basil Rathbone

[@countryboymoves]

John Wayne embodies the rugged man’s man. Someone who could catch and cook dinner, change a tire, and then come home and love his wife and children like a man.

[@smoke5620]

Keanu Reeves

[@Dakota-d4n]

I m more Mike hammer fan And i m fan james cagy

[@williamjenkins9]

You picked a great example, but I don’t think he portrayed common, everyday men… they all seemed extraordinary… Lou Gehrig …. Alvin York…. Will Caine…. even Frank Lloyd Wright…. all were tested to the greatest of standards and suffered such tragedy, and yet were able to thrive , and it seems to me that their success was quite likely a product of THEIR time… when there was a noted difference in gender roles and thank God for those days…. You are correct I think to pick from that era as well, and there is no better example

[@al4n534]

Gary Coopah, whatever happened there

[@starzboxing]

john wayne

[@barnastil591]

LOL Jake Paul 😂😂😂

[@ribusanx725]

Gabagool? Ova hee!. Wasn't Gary Cooper gay? Or it is a fake new?

[@jammieeubanks9226]

What about Jimmy Stewart? Cary Grant? Harrison Ford? Clint Eastwood? Humphrey Bogart? They don’t make them like that anymore.

[@AtheistVitalist]

Sopranos fan detected.

[@Hon_cb1kr]

Sylvester Stallone is quite masculine but someone who is both masculine and gentlemanly doesn't exist in modern times. Maybe Henry Cavill?

[@Gent.Z]

Henry Cavill is probably the closest modern example I can think of. I also like Roger Federer as a role model.

[@PowerSimplified1871]

You kinda look like Gary Cooper

[@albertjm]

you're literally him lmao

[@rosendovandamme5926]

Chris Evans did a wonderful portrayal of Steve Rogers-Captain America showing Humility as Strength and being a great role model of old classic virtues. The New Captain America is going have a really hard time to portray a better version.

[@Gent.Z]

I haven't seen it because I'm not a big fan of Marvel, but I'm glad there are still portrayals of humble and strong masculinity in the mainstream.