Photograph, Press - William Warfield, "Porgy and Bess"
Object number2012.172.01
Date1952
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of West Helena native William Warfield in the play "Porgy and Bess."William Warfield was a concert bass-baritone singer and actor born in West Helena, Arkansas, in 1920. Warfield is best known for his roles in “Porgy and Bess” and in the film version of “Showboat." He is largely credited with performing the best rendition of the classic song "Ol Man River." He acted in five films. Warfield still performed up until his death in 2002.
A black and white photograph of Arkansas native William Warfield in "Porgy and Bess." Warfield is kneeling in front of a seated woman. They are singing to one another in front of a spiraled staircase.
Status
Not on view
