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This is an AUTHENTIC HAND SIGNED ORIGINAL Vintage 8"x 10" BW photo of American stage & film actor & singer of Broadway & cinema, ROBERT PRESTON. Robert Preston Meservey (June 8, 1918 - March 21, 1987) was an American stage & film actor & singer of Broadway & cinema, best known & remembered for his collaboration with composer Meredith Willson & originating the role of Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man & the 1962 film adaptation; the film earned him his first of two Golden Globe Award nominations. Preston collaborated twice with filmmaker Blake Edwards, first in S.O.B. (1981) & again in Victor/Victoria (1982). For portraying Carroll "Toddy" Todd in the latter, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 55th Academy Awards. Victor/Victoria is a 1982 British-American musical comedy film directed by Blake Edwards & starring Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, Alex Karras, & John Rhys-Davies. The film was produced by Tony Adams & scored by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, it was adapted in 1995 as a Broadway musical. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards & won the Academy Award for Best Original Score. It is a remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria. This is a rare, autographed piece of entertainment memorabilia that will look great framed & showcased in your home or office or given as a gift. This signed photo comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. All of the autographed items were either obtained personally from the autographer or through a reputable dealer. If not satisfied with this item you may return it within 30 days. This photo is boldly signed & is in very good to excellent condition. All photos are sent in either top loaders and/or archival acid free backer boards & clear plastic sleeves. Shipping & handling is FREE in the U.S, $28.00 Canada, $72 Australia, & $38.00 everywhere else. We do our very best to ship items within 24 hours of payment. Email us if you have any questions regarding this item. Robert Preston Signed Photo - S.o.b. Victor Victoria W/Coa
