The Fabulous Powells of Hollywood

The romance of June Allyson & Dick Powell. The pictures used are from my personal collection of magazines, scrapbooks, and photos. It seems to be written that they didn't have a perfect marriage...who does? What matters most, is that they truly loved each other. I hope you enjoy it.

[@sarahgodwin-xd1wr]

This is so sweet!! Thank you for posting it!!

[@pauldriscoll5356]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to June and Dick. June and Irene Dunne are two of my all time favorites. I was fortunate to meet June when she was doing dinner theater, and got to spend about a half hour with her in her dressing room. She was so charming and gracious. I was 20 years old and she was thrilled that someone my age was a fan. She invited me back the next night and comped me into the show. That night I brought an original Glenn Miller Story movie poster and some 8 x 10's which she signed, and I got a picture taken with her...and a kiss from America's Girl Next Door. I thought Jerry Lewis was a cad when he revealed, in his book, the affair between June (when she was married to Powell) and the affair of Dean Martin, and Gloria DeHaven, when both June and Gloria were still living.

[@WJack97224]

@Paul, Always liked June, Dick and Irene. Jerry Lewis was just plain bad. I lost respect for him. Infidelity happens but it is just plain wrong.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Dick Powell was quite a fellow!! He started out as the guy in the Busby Berkeley musicals..then he went on to tough guy film noir parts (did some great stuff)..and THEN his third 'incarnation".. he was a respected producer, founding Four Star. And June, with that husky voice, and that sparkling energy - and she did some fine dramatic work as well....this couple was really special. Thanks for this nice post.

[@dougfinlay7528]

Dick founded Four Star TV, one of the early, big TV production companies. In the 58/59 season they had 3 of the top 20 series.

[@danielstanwyck2812]

I did enjoy it. Thank you so much. An old love of my life, June Allyson was. Along with Lauren Bacall and Barbara Stanwyck, one of the greatest voices in the movies. What a doll. And he was no slouch either - the early musicals and his film noir anti-hero. Wonderful photos, many of which I'd never seen before. Thanks again. (Also keen on Irene Dunne, of course.)

[@KeepItClassy4Life]

Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Powell!!! 8/19/45

[@karenwayland4437]

IreneDunneFan I still adore June Allyson & Dick Powell. They were so good together. They were huge favorites of my parents.
I doubt my folks ever knew they were married AUG. 19th. My parents were married Aug. 18, 1941. June & Dick got married in 1945. Despite serious challenges they always showed True Class. They stuck together til that tragic day Dick died well before his time. He reinvented himself many times long before it was popular to do.

[@elijahskyeagle5651]

I love junie who was just as sweet as she was in the movies, ill see you in heaven

[@KeepItClassy4Life]

Thank you for the kind words Daniel. They are much appreciated.
If you are on facebook, please look up the Irene Dunne Society since you are fan.
Take care.

[@eccoshoe1]

Irene DUNNE was a great actress who did not get the fame she deserved...