Armstrong (right) in promotional photo for 1933's King Kong

Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890-April 20, 1973) was a film actor probably best remembered for his role in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote "It was beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred in the sequel, "Son of Kong", released the same year. He and King Kong's coproducer, Merian C. Cooper, died within 24 hours of each other. Image File history File links Kongcast. ... Image File history File links Kongcast. ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Merian Caldwell Cooper (Born October 24, 1893 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA-Died April 21, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA of cancer) was an American movie actor, director, screenwriter and producer. ...