The Dick Powell Story

Dick Powell made his film debut in 1932 & soon became popular as a crooner appearing in numerous Warner Bros. musicals. He made a transition to more serious dramatic roles in 1944 with his portrayal of Philip Marlowe in MURDER MY SWEET. With the release of this film, Powell's screen image underwent an extreme revamping, & he began appearing in hardboiled roles in such films as JOHNNY O'CLOCK, CORNERED, RIGHT CROSS, & CRY DANGER. In the early 1950s, Powell successfully turned his talents to directing (SPLIT SECOND, THE ENEMY BELOW, etc.). Subsequently, he became president of the prosperous Four Star TV production company. THE DICK POWELL STORY, illustrated with over 200 photographs, traces the career of this multi-talented Hollywood star. Written by Tony Thomas whose broadcasting career as a writer, producer, & narrator spans forty years. Many of his documentaries have been shown on PBS & the Discovery Channel. He is the author of numerous books including JOEL MCCREA: RIDING THE HIGH COUNTRY & FILM SCORE: THE ART & CRAFT OF MOVIE MUSIC. Joel McCrea book ISBN 1-880756-00-5 is available for $19.95. It contains a complete Joel McCrea Filmography, 160 pages, illustrated with 200 expertly selected photographs. The Film Score Book is available for $19.95, ISBN 1-880756-01-3, 325 pages, An Anthology of 25 celebrated Film Music Composers. Order from Riverwood Press, 1118 W. Magnolia, A-303, Burbank, CA 91506. Add $3.00 for shipping.