Monthly Archives: March 2014

Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor

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Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor co-starred in two films: the less than thrilling thriller Conspirator (1949) and the blockbuster Ivanhoe (1952). Ms. Taylor also had a cameo in Quo Vadis in which she was fed to the lions. On the … Continue reading

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“The Power and the Prize” Is Playing on TCM on March 20 (USA)

“The Power and the Prize” (1956) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Thursday, March 20, 2014 04:00 PM est.  Closed captioned. “The Power and the Prize” is very much a movie of its time. Released in 1956, it reflects … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Could Have Been a Writer

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This is Robert Taylor at his funniest and most charming. Mr. Purvis was someone with whom Mr. Taylor could relax completely and it shows.  Mr. Taylor was an enthusiastic letter writer and could have written professionally if he wanted to. … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor at Paramount Pictures

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Envelope: Return address: Robert Taylor 1709 San Remo Drive Pacific Palisades, Calif. To: Mr. Dudley Nichols Paramount Pictures Corp. 5451 Marathon Street Hollywood 38 California Robert Taylor (letterhead) December 29 Dear Dudley—- “Santa Claus” kinda came between me and my … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck and Lana Turner

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This is a very strange letter from Barbara Stanwyck. She is obviously answering questions from someone named John, presumably a journalist. The tone starts out matter-of-fact but becomes very angry towards the end. There is no date but it has … Continue reading

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