Sheet Music, "Happiness Ahead" - Dick Powell
Object number2013.005.17
Date1934
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionSheet music from the movie "Happiness Ahead," starring Dick Powell. 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.
A booklet of sheet music from "Happiness Ahead", a film starring Arkansas native Dick Powell. Set upon an orange and blue background, the cover features a photograph of Powell and costar, Josephine Hutchinson, within an abstract starburst shape surrounded by a white heart outline. "Happiness Ahead", cast, and credits are in white text on the blue section of background. The sheet music is for "Pop Goes Your Heart". The film was produced by First National and Vitaphone Pictures.
Status
Not on view
