Sheet Music, Dick Powell - "Gold Diggers"
Object number2002.456.01
Date1937
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 7/8 x 11 13/16 in. (20 x 30 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
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 for the musical "Gold Diggers of 1937," starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. The cover is white, yellow, and black. The print is also yellow, black and white. There is a large photo of Joan Blondell in costume with a tall hat and sword. There is another photo of Blondell with Powell in the bottom left corner. Along the bottom is a chorus line of female performers. "With Plenty of Money and You" appears across the top in black print. The music and lyrics were written by Harry Warren, Al Dubin, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg. The movie was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Status
Not on view
