Gary Cooper: A Farewell To Arms (1932) Rating: Starring: Gary Cooper, Gilbert Emery, Mary Forbes, Blanche Frederici, Helen Hayes, Jack La Rue, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips Director: Frank Borzage Category: Drama Studio: Laserlight Subtitles: Length: 80 mins     Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Nomination for Best Picture This dense adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel features Gary Cooper as American soldier Lt. Henry and his ill-fated love affair with British nurse Catherine, portrayed by Helen Hayes, during World War I. Filmed in beautiful Italy, the two lovers will stop at nothing to be together but Lt. Henry's internal struggles ultimately threaten the relationship. Hemingway's theme of questioning the nature of war and fighting is fully recognized under Frank Borzage's direction.