Sheet Music, "Flirtation Walk" - Dick Powell
Object number2013.005.14
Date1934
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionSheet music booklet from the film "Flirtation Walk," starring Dick Powell. 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.
A booklet of sheet music from "Flirtation Walk", a film starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. The cover features a blue and white photograph of Powell in military attire and his costar, Ruby Keeler. The sheet music is for "Mr. & Mrs. Is The Name". "Flirtation Walk" was produced by First National and The Vitaphone Corporation in 1934.
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