Poster, Movie - Dick Powell, "The Conqueror"
Object number2012.224.03
Date1956
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionHalf-sheet movie poster for the movie "The Conqueror," which was written and produced by Mountain View native Dick Powell. The exterior movie scenes were shot near the Nevada National Security Site, where there was extensive above-ground nuclear weapons testing. Powell would die seven years after the filming from cancer.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.
Lobby card from the movie, The Conquerer produced and directed by Arkansas native, Dick Powell. Blue and tan background with and image of John Wayne and Susan Hayward on horseback.
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