Poster, Movie - Dick Powell, "Cry Danger"
Object number2012.224.05
Date1951
MediumLinen, Ink
Dimensions80 11/16 x 42 11/16 in. (205 x 108.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionThree-sheet movie poster for "Cry Danger," starring Dick Powell and Rhonda Fleming. Powell was born in Mountain View. 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, Cry Danger, starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. Dark green with yellow and white print. The poster shows an image of Powell loading a gun and Rhonda Fleming (in a pink dress) watching.
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