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unusual facts about Robert Preston, 1st Viscount Gormanston



Irwin Russell

Irwin E. Russell (January 24, 1926 - August 23, 2013) was an American entertainment lawyer, whose clients included Dr. Seuss, Michael Eisner, Jim Henson, David Wolper, Christina Crawford and Robert Preston.

Parachute Battalion

The founder of the American parachute troops General William C. Lee doubled for Robert Preston in some scenes.

Robert Marasco

Following a less successful London production at the Queen's Theatre in 1971, the play was made into a film in 1972; Sidney Lumet directed, and the cast included James Mason, Robert Preston, and Beau Bridges.

Robert Preston, 1st Viscount Gormanston

After the downfall of the House of York, Gormanston, like most of the Anglo-Irish nobility, supported the pretender to the Crown, Lambert Simnel, but was pardoned in 1488 and restored to favour.

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

The story was adapted into a 39-minute television film as part of the PBS American Short Stories series, featuring performances by Robert Preston, Fred Gwynne, and Frances Sternhagen.


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