American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878–1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most beloved entertainers of his era. Among his scores of hits are such standards as “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Give My Regards to Broadway,” and “Over There.” Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ben Riley, with all sorts of good wishes, Sincerely, George M. Cohan.” Riley was a restaurateur who owned The Arrowhead Inn in Washington Heights where such notables as ‘Diamond’ Jim Brady and W. C. Fields were regulars. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. R&R COA.
