Sheet Music, "Shadow Waltz" - Dick Powell
Object number2012.224.04
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in. (29.8 x 23 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionSheet music for the song "Shadow Waltz" from the movie "Gold Diggers of 1933," featuring a photo of starring actor Dick Powell. The film was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry in 2003. Powell was born in Mountain View.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.
Sheet music for the song "Shadow Waltz" from the movie "Gold Diggers of 1933," starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. Yellow, white and blue cover with blue print. An image of Powell playing the piano.
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