Sheet Music, "Happiness Ahead" - Dick Powell
Object number2013.005.16
Date1934
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionSheet music from the movie "Happiness Ahead," starring Dick Powell. 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.
Sheet music from the film "Happiness Ahead", starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. The cover of the sheet music features a large image of Powell on a blue and orange background. "Happiness Ahead" is printed across the top of the page. The title, cast, and crew are printed in white on the blue portion of the background. Inside is the sheet music for "Happiness Ahead", "Pop Goes Your Heart", and "Beauty Must Be Loved"
Status
Not on view
