Very possible that it could be a reproduction of an actual signed photo. The autographs "look" authentic, but you are right, it would need to be viewed in person or even a really good quality scan would show if there is overlaps in the ink, pressure, etc...and that would be the deciding factor. One of the dangers to authenticating not in person, laser copies and the like can sneak by. Here is an example to illustrate the point that I think Shelly is trying to make. Several years back, I bought this Hopalong Cassidy signed photo, without looking very closely and based off of a very poor quality photo that the seller took with their cell phone. Upon receipt of the item, it is very easy to see that the inscription and autograph are "in" the photo, not "on" it. It was reproduced from an original signed photo. The "grey" tone of the ink also gives it away to some degree, but the fact that it was inscribed had fooled the original owner for decades and probably would many buyers.
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