Poster, Movie - Dick Powell, "Johnny O'Clock"
Object number2012.089.02
Date1947
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions41 x 27 in. (104.1 x 68.6 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.
The movie is about a gambler who gets in trouble with the law.
Poster from the movie "Johnny O'Clock," starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. Half of the poster is bright yellow and the other half is a dark greenish-blue and shows an image of Powell with a woman dressed in a red dress at his feet. There is a clock above them. The movie title is printed in red cursive writing against the yellow background; other movie credits are printed in black above and below the title.
Status
Not on view
