Photograph, Press - Arthur Hunnicutt, "Pinky"
Object number2012.190.07
Date1949
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph from the movie "Pinky," featuring Gravelly native Arthur Hunnicutt.Arthur Hunnicutt was born on February 17, 1910, in Gravelly, Arkansas. Hunnicutt was an actor who appeared on both stage and screen. Hunnicutt attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now known as the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway. He began his acting career working on Broadway and eventually moved into film work. He acted in over 50 films and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1952 western “The Big Sky.” Hunnicutt died on September 26, 1979.
Black and white photograph from the movie "Pinky" with Arkansas native Arthur Hunnicutt. Outdoor scene with three men and two women. There is a fence in the background. On the back of the photo: "The Chief of Police (Arthur Hunnicutt) looks on as one of his officers (Robert Osterlok) attempts to restrain Rozelia (Nina May McKinney) who threatens violence to Pinky (Jeanne Crain). Jake (Frederick O'Neill) second from right, looks on.
Status
Not on view
