Advertisement, Campbell's Tomato Juice - Dick Powell
Object number2013.061.01
Date1935
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionAn advertisement for Campbell's Tomato Juice in "The Saturday Evening Post" that features Mountain View, Arkansas native 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 Campbell's Tomato Juice advertisement featuring Arkansas native Dick Powell. The image features Powell situated on the left side of the page holding a tennis racket and wearing a collard shirt, sweater vest, belt, and light colored pants. Powell is shown holding a glass of tomato juice in his left hand. " 'I'd take time out for tomoato juice any time' says Dick Powell" is printed on the right side of the advertisement.
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