Photograph, Oscar Polk
Object number2012.133.01
Date1933
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Oscar Polk, born in Marianna, Arkansas December 25, 1899, was a film and stage actor. He was best known for his role portraying a servant named “Pork” in “Gone with the Wind.” He appeared in 15 plays and 10 films. Polk died January 4, 1949 in New York .
Black and white photograph from the Broadway play, Both Your Houses featuring Arkansas native, Oscar Polk. Also pictured are Walter Kelly and Mary Phillips. Kelly is seated behind a desk. Polk and Phillips stand in front of it and are leaning in toward him. Polk wears a dark colored suit and striped tie.
Status
Not on view
