Poster, Movie - Glen Campbell, "Norwood"

 
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Poster, Movie - Glen Campbell, "Norwood"
Glen Campbell movie poster
Glen Campbell movie poster

Poster, Movie - Glen Campbell, "Norwood"

Object number2002.027.01
Date1970
MediumPaper, Ink
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 32 in. (33 x 81.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionPromotional poster from the movie "Norwood." The film is based on a novel by the same name, which was written by Arkansas author Charles Portis. The poster has a white background with red, dark blue, and yellow print. The poster shows a drawing of Glen Campbell, also an Arkansas native, leaning back in a chair, singing and playing the guitar. There is a picture of a dark haired woman behind him, watching him sing. Across the top in red and blue print reads: "It's 'Goodtime Glen' / doin' what he does best!" The title of the film appears in yellow print in a red box below Campbell. The movie credits are printed across the bottom of the poster. The film was produced by Paramont Pictures in 1970.

    The movie is about two Marines just back from Vietnam attempting to restart their lives. The film differs from the novel in that the setting has been updated to the 1970s. The film reunites Glen Campbell and Kim Darby, who co-starred in another Portis's film, "True Grit," the year before. "Norwood" is the first of five novels written by Portis, which also includes "True Grit," "The Dog of the South," "Masters of Atlantis," and "Gringos."

    Glen Campbell (1936- ) was born in Billstown, near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas. He is a country music singer, television host, and actor. Campbell left Arkansas as a teenager to pursue a career in music. He is best known as an actor for his role in the 1969 movie "True Grit" and as the host of the TV variety show “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour" (1969-1971). "True Grit" co-star John Wayne is said to have handpicked Campbell for the role. As a singer, Campbell has released over 70 albums and sold over 45 million records; in 1967 he won four Grammy Awards. His most notable hits are "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Gentle on My Mind," and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, Campbell embarked on a "Goodbye Tour" in 2012, which included a performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards. Campbell is set to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 2013.

    Charles Portis (1933- ) was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. He is an American author best known for his 1968 novel "True Grit," which was made into films in 1969 and 2010. The 1969 version co-starred Arkansas native Glen Campbell and John Wayne. Portions of the novel and movie take place in Fort Smith, Arkansas, although neither movie adaptation was filmed in the state. Portis currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has written five novels -- "Norwood," "True Grit," "Dog of the South," "Masters of Atlantis," and "Gringos." His first novel, "Norwood," was also made into a movie and starred Campbell.
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