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Dick Powell
Dick Powell was an American actor, singer, producer, and director who had a career spanning over five decades. He appeared in over 50 films and starred in several popular musicals such as Gold Diggers of 1933, On the Avenue, and Footlight Parade. He later transitioned to playing dramatic roles and became successful in film noir, starring in classics such as Murder, My Sweet and Cry Danger. He also had a successful career in television, producing and starring in shows like Shotgun Slade and The Dick Powell Show. He died in 1963 at the age of 58.
Titles credited to Dick Powell
Hollywood Hotel
After losing a coveted role in an upcoming film to another actress, screen queen Mona Marshall (Lola Lane) protests by refusing to appear at her current movie's premiere. Her agent discovers strugglin...
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Susan Slept Here
On Christmas Eve, suffering from a case of writer's block, screenwriter Mark Christopher and his gofer Virgil get an unexpected visit from Sergeant Maizel. Knowing Christopher is working on a juvenile...
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Varsity Show
Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What th...
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