Card, Advertising - Dick Powell
Object number2009.043.01
Date1938
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionAdvertising card for Dick Powell from the film "Gold Diggers of 1933." Powell was born in Mountain View. The film was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry in 2003.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.
Color advertising card for Arkansas native Dick Powell from the film "Gold Diggers of 1933." The card has an image of Powell, smiling, in the center of an oval. The oval is yellow with a black strip. The background is red with yellow accents. All text appears at the bottom in black ink: "Dick Powell appearing in the Warner Bros picture Gold Diggers of 1933."
Status
Not on view
