Classy, talented, articulate; could be leading man or character actor. Tragic personal life. He certainty deserved an Oscar more than many recipients.
By the way he was dating Jean Harlow when she died and wanted to marry her, Powell picked up the tab for her funeral and her final resting place, it cost him $50,000 in 1930’s money. He really loved her.
He found happiness later with a woman year younger than he and he retired and lived into his 90’s in Palm Springs. A true and genuine gentleman to the end.