Photograph, Press - Mary Steenburgen, "Melvin and Howard"
Object number2012.194.01
Date1980
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionBlack and white photograph from the movie, "Melvin and Howard" starring Arkansas native, Mary Steenburgen. The movie is about a normally unlucky man who inherits money from Howard Hughes.
Mary Steenburgen was born February 8, 1953 in Newport, Arkansas. She grew up in North Little Rock and attended Hendrix College. Steenburgen is an actress who has starred in movies and on television. She has appeared in over 80 films and TV series. She won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role in “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Golden Globes and won one for “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and won one along with the cast for “The Help.”
She is dressed in a showgirl costume. The photo is autographed in blue ink. Information about the movie is in black print beneath the photo.
Status
Not on view
