Reap the Wild Wind
1942
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Apr 30, 2024 · Though Preston never married, he was linked to a few romantic relationships over the years. In the 1940s, rumors said he was involved with actor Robert Goulet, a close friend. Some also claim Preston had a long-term relationship with Sydney Chaplin, son of legendary comedian Charlie Chaplin.
Oct 17, 2023 · Nope - Robert Preston was not gay. He was straight and a womanizer who had relationships with Dorothy Lamour while he was dating his wife and then engaged in extra-marital relationships with...
Robert Preston Meservey (June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987) was an American stage and film actor and singer. His best known role was Professor Harold Hill in the 1957 musical The Music Man for which he received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Actor: The Music Man. American leading man of vast charisma, Robert Preston was the son of a garment worker and a record store clerk and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a trained musician, playing several instruments, and in high school became interested in theatre.
Feb 19, 2013 · Oscar Actors: Preston, Robert (LGBTQ, Gay) February 19, 2013 by EmanuelLevy. Gay actor Robert Preston was nominated in the Supporting Actor category in 1982 for Victor/Victoria, in which he played a gay entertainer and Julie Andrews’ best friend and confidant.
Jun 1, 2024 · Set in 1930s Paris, the film not only boasts an incredible cast, including Julie Andrews, James Garner, and Robert Preston, but also delivers a powerful message about gender roles and identity. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the fascinating world of Victor/Victoria and uncover 42 interesting facts about the movie.
Feb 7, 2020 · Robert Preston was nominated for his first and only Oscar playing gay cabaret singer Carole "Toddy" Todd in the gender swapping comedy Victor/Victoria (1982).
Aug 22, 1983 · Preston was an award winner last year for his portrayal of the uncompromising homosexual in 'Victor-Victoria.' Presenters include Eileen Brennan, Lynn Redgrave, Loretta Swit and Rita Moreno.
Even in the distinguished company of Playhouse veterans like Victor Jory and Samuel S. Hinds, young Preston Meservey--or Pres, as he was always known to intimates--was an acknowledged star in the making. During one play a Paramount scout saw him and he signed a contract with the studio, which renamed him Robert Preston.
Mar 23, 1987 · Robert Preston, an American actor best known for his portrayal of a brassy, breezy, fast-talking and warmhearted confidence man from Gary, Ind., Prof. Harold Hill, in ''The Music Man,'' died of...
