Photograph, Press - Dick Powell, "Murder My Sweet"
Object number2012.190.13
Date1944
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 1/8 in. (20.3 x 25.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of Dick Powell and Anne Shirely in the movie "Murder, My Sweet." Powell won an Edgar Award for his performance. Powell was born in Mountain View.Richard "Dick" Ewing Powell was a singer, actor, director, and producer who was born on November 14, 1904, in Mountain View (Stone County), Arkansas. Powell attended Little Rock College (now known as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock) before starting his entertainment career. Although initially his primary interest was in music, Powell got his big break after emceeing at movie houses and he was picked up by Warner Brothers. However, Powell found little success until his fifth film, "Forty Second Street." Powell went on to star in over 70 films and TV series. He directed five films and produced seven films and TV series. Powell also hosted the successful radio program "Hollywood Hotel" and the TV show "The Dick Powell Show." Powell died January 2, 1963, from cancer.
Black and white photographic movie still of Arkansas native Dick Powell in the movie "Murder My Sweet." Shadowed photograph of Powell wearing a dark suit, tie and hat. He is standing next to a woman who is holding a flashlight. She is shining the flashlight on a book Powell is holding.
Status
Not on view
