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In 1937 the actor's career was halted for more than a year by what was then described as a stomach and abdominal ailment, requiring several operations. Indeed, Palm Springs during the 1940s, 50s and 60s was populated by the Hollywood set, captains of industry and socially prominent citizens from across the country. Mr. Powell was noted for his trim mustache, impeccable attire and resonant voice. Even for a week or so ;)I am not American, but I lived in the US for about 13 years, where I became familiar with old Hollywood and old America from movies and documentaries. So many stars were there for him and not too many years after resuming his career he lost both his ex-wives, becoming a single parent. src="" alt="" class="gallery-slider__content__img" height="", data-src="/web/show-photo.jpg?id=1861852&cache=false" [8] Lewis was a supporter of the LPGA tour. Their zest and bantering affection showed that marriage could be merry. I loved his voice as well. Any insightful stories from your childhood time with the Powells? Like Grant, Powell was always suave, sophisticated, graceful, and debonair, even when he was playing wacky slapstick. William Powell Net Worth 2023: Wiki, Married, Family, Wedding, Salary Although they never married, he was devastated by her death and paid all funeral and burial expenses when she died. William Powell, the actor who personified the suave and sophisticated leading man in the 1930's and 40's, died yesterday at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif. William Powell | American actor | Britannica Among the most popular of his later films are Life with Father (1947), for which he was again nominated for an Academy Award, How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), and Mister Roberts (1955), his final film. sentences ("Things aren't so good here. William Powell (18921984) and Myrna Loy (19051993) starred in 13 movies together in the 1930s and '40s. WILLIAM POWELL, FILM STAR, DIES AT 91 - New York Times William Powell. How Diana Lewis became Mousie Powell - The Desert Sun But his most famous pairing was with Myrna Loy, as the witty, wealthy, cocktail-drinking husband-and-wife detective team Nick and Nora Charles in The Thin Man (1934), based on Dashiell Hammetts novel of the same name. Im watching him now on TCM! Waterbury and Hollywood were not amused. He married Elizabeth Lane in 1697, in Somerset, Maryland, British Colonial America. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Actually, his modest ego allowed many young actresses/actors to benefit from the Powell's kindness. a famous friend overheard this conversation and wrote about it! Wife of actor William Powell. He was starred as S. S. Van Dine's resourceful sleuth, Philo Vance, in ''The Canary Murder Case'' and three sequels. The Heartbreaking Death Of Actress Jane Powell - TheList.com Powell petitioned his ex-wife Lombard for the role, saying the dynamic between the two . Van Dyke. Powell was entranced by the little starlet and arranged to meet her under the guise of a publicity photoshoot. The affectionate sparring and chemistry between Powell and Loy delighted audiences, and the pair went on to make five more Thin Man movies together. had forced him to quit writing, he committed suicide by stabbing After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1912, Powell debuted on Broadway, playing three small roles in The Neer-Do-Well (1912). Corrections? William Horatio Powell was born in Pittsburgh on July 29, 1892. One weekend,as the couple packed up their car for a weekend sightseeing trip to Yosemite, they received a call from afriend, actor Adolphe Menjou, who told them about a house that was for sale just a couple of blocks from him. She hadn't really attained stardom yet. Powell had roles in some of MGM's biggest musicals. The affectionate sparring and chemistry between Powell and Loy delighted audiences, and the pair went on to make five more Thin Man movies together. Some very sweet ones when Bill, jr. Was young. She and his father, Horatio Warren Powell, an accountant, wanted him to become a lawyer, but the boy was drawn early to Pittsburgh's Bijou Theater, where he haunted the gallery, studied the performers and, at home, imitated the actors. With such crushing blows to this man, it wouldn't have been surprising if he had become one of the self-destructive Hollywood sad stories. Many locals competed as well as celebrities like Dinah Shore and George Montgomery. Lewis had to laugh as she instantly understood the visitor was none other than her friend Howard Hughes, the eccentric millionaire businessman, movie producer andpilot. He left a four-page note addressed to his father, to whom he was still very close. 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