Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Powell as “Doc,” in Mr. Roberts, signed and inscribed in blue ink “For Ted, with memories of the good ship Reluctant, from one who always is ready for a little shut-eye. Bill Powell.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings, and binder dings to top edge. Ted Ashton, a Princeton graduate, began his motion picture career in 1947 in the publicity department at Warner Brothers. He soon became a unit publicist on many of the studios most successful films for the next 18 years. Among his many credits were Giant, Mister Roberts, Auntie Mame, East of Eden, Calamity Jane, The Green Berets, and Bound for Glory. A nice photo from Powell’s last feature film. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
