Card, Tobacco - Dick Powell
Object number2012.066.01
Date1936
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionTobacco card featuring Dick Powell. Powell was born in Mountain View, Arkansas.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.
A collectible tobacco card that features Arkansas native Dick Powell. The card has a white background with a color image of Powell in an oval center. Powell is wearing a dark suit and striped tie with his arms folded. The card is numbered as 21, 1936.
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