Poster, Movie - Dick Powell, "Murder My Sweet"
Object number2012.198.01
Date1944
MediumLinen, Ink
Dimensions79 x 42 in. (200.7 x 106.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionThree sheet poster from the movie "Murder, My Sweet," starring Mountain View native Dick Powell. The film is based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farwell My Lovely" and is considered one of Chandler's best adapations. The poster is mounted on linen.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.
Large linen poster from the movie "Murder, My Sweet," starring Arkansas native Dick Powell.
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