Sheet Music, "Showboat" - William Warfield
Object number2013.005.30
Date1951
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensions12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionSheet music for the movie "Showboat," featuring West Helena, Arkansas native William Warfield.William Warfield was a concert bass-baritone singer and actor born in West Helena, Arkansas, in 1920. Warfield is best known for his roles in “Porgy and Bess” and in the film version of “Showboat." He is largely credited with performing the best rendition of the classic song "Ol Man River." He acted in five films. Warfield still performed up until his death in 2002.
Sheet music for "Showboat," starring West Memphis, Arkansas, native William Warfield. The cover for the sheet music shows a variety of images, none of which feature Warfield. The background of the cover is pink and off-white with black and pink lettering. "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" is printed across the top in black lettering. The sheet music has an advertised cost of 50 cents.
Status
Not on view
