The Nation’s Largest Exhibit Of Authentic
Memorabilia Honors Tyrone Power.
The exhibit is on
display now through January 11, 2015, at The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building.
By Karen Ostlund
Photos by J.Barsky
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| Tyron Power Jr was acting in Cocoon,1985 - present at opening |
The Hollywood Museum new exhibit “Tyrone Power: Man, Myth &
Movie Idol,” is celebrating Tyrone Power,
sexy stage and screen idol of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, and his centennial
birthday year with an intimate retrospective curated in collaboration with his
son, Tyrone Power, Jr. – who was present at the opening.
This special exhibition takes an ‘inside’ look at the life, passions
and career of the handsome star of more than 50 films, best known for his
swashbuckler roles, romantic leads and striking good looks.
Power was one of the top male sex symbols of Hollywood’s
golden era, from 1936 to 1958. He became an overnight sensation at just 22
years old and made more than 50 films during his career. Six months after his
breakout role inLloyd’s of London (1936), his hand and footprints were
memorialized in cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Power was nicknamed “King
of the Movies” by his fans and was also recognized as “King of the Fox Lot”
(20th Century Fox Studios).
Power appeared in a wide variety of film genres, from
musicals to comedies, from westerns and swashbucklers, to dramas, showing a
remarkable acting range.
Before he made it in Hollywood, Power began his career on
Broadway, mentored by stage actress Katharine Cornell. Scouts spotted him in a
play and he was signed by 20th Century-Fox, becoming their top leading man for
many years. He worked with most of the famous actors and directors of his time,
including directors such as King Vidor, and actors Humphrey Bogart, Raymond
Massey, Jeanne Crain, Alice Faye, Al Jolson, Cesar Romero, George Sanders,
Loretta Young and Lana Turner, with whom he had a well-publicized romance in
1946. He also had liaisons with Judy Garland and Mai Zetterling.
Power took time out of his career to serve his country as a
U.S. Marine Corps pilot in World War II, flying wounded soldiers out of Iwo
Jima and Okinawa. His father, actor Tyrone Power, Sr., died in the arms of his
son while on a film set.
Power Jr.’s own life was cut short at the age of 44 when he
had a heart attack on the movie set of Solomon and Sheba (1959). Actor Yul
Brynner replaced him in the film. During his career, Power turned down a number
of powerful roles including Burt Lancaster’s role in From Here to Eternity
(1953) and Richard Burton’s lead role in The Robe (1953).
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| George Chakiris from,West Side Story, 1981 w Tyron Power Jr |
“We are delighted to spotlight one of Hollywood’s greatest
legends and heartthrobs whose star talents transcended motion pictures, radio,
live theater and television,” said Donelle Dadigan, Founder and President of
The Hollywood Museum.
The “Tyrone Power: Man, Myth & Movie Idol” exhibition
explores Power’s personal life including many illustrious romances, three marriages
and three children. The comprehensive collection includes never before
displayed items gathered from family, friends, private collectors and The
Hollywood Museum archives.
Highlights of the exhibition :
•Costumes worn by Power include the iconic matador “suit of
lights” from Blood and Sand (1941); embroidered pants from The Mark of Zorro
(1940); black tailcoat with silver buttons from Son of Fury: The Story of
Benjamin Blake(1942); black hat with red feathers from Captain from Castile
(1947); navy suit from The Luck of the Irish (1948) and much more.
•Costumes worn by Power’s co-stars include a black gown worn
by Maureen O’Hara in The Long Gray Line (1955), a pink brocade gown worn by
Wanda Hendrix in Prince ofFoxes (1949), a crème silk with fur trim jacket and
gown worn by Gene Tierney in That Wonderful Urge (1948), a red sequin costume
worn by Coleen Gray in Nightmare Alley(1947), a chartreuse ball gown from Marie
Antoinette (1938) starring Norma Shearer; a vest worn by Don Ameche in In Old Chicago
(1937) among many others.
•Behind the Scenes in Hollywood include Power’s silk brocade
dressing gown; personal mementos and photos provide a private look at Power’s
many romances, three marriages, cars, friends and family.
•Hollywood History – Power kept a copy of scripts from all
of his movies. The exhibit includes scripts from The Razor’s Edge (1946), Blood
and Sand (1941) and three 1937 films:Thin Ice, Love Is News and In Old Chicago.
This collection also includes lobby cards, posters, press kits, press books and
sheet music from songs in his many films.
Collectors include Tyrone Power, Jr., Taryn Power, Romina
Power, Maria Ciaccia, Debbie Beno, Cindra Reaume Webber and The Hollywood
Museum Archives.
Power took time out of his career to serve his country as a
U.S. Marine Corps pilot in World War II, flying wounded soldiers out of Iwo
Jima and Okinawa. His father, actor Tyrone Power, Sr., died in the arms of his
son while on a film set. Power Jr.’s own life was cut short at the age of 44
when he had a heart attack on the movie set of Solomon and Sheba (1959). Actor
Yul Brynner replaced him in the film. During his career, Power turned down a
number of powerful roles including Burt Lancaster’s role in From Here to
Eternity (1953) and Richard Burton’s lead role in The Robe (1953).
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| Carolyn Hennesey from General Hospital came to opening. |
The Hollywood Museum is located at 1660 N. Highland Avenue
in Hollywood, 90028
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.
General admission $15, Students & seniors $12 and $5 for children 5
and under.
www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com
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