Category Archives: Biography

Items relating to Robert Taylor’s life.

I Was Just Thinking: Hollywood Rugged Leading Man To Bresee’s

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Robert Taylor died nearly half a century ago. Nonetheless his memory is still alive in the minds of so many people. This column illustrates how the mature Taylor is remembered.  Permission to use requested. November 8, 2010 “Big Chuck” D’Imperio … Continue reading

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From the Beginning Robert Taylor Was Special

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Richard Haestier Finds the Idol of Tomorrow The Queenslander, Brisbane, Australia, 4 February 1937 Millions of girls who take their romance by proxy have chosen Robert Taylor for their boy friend. They may have beaux of their own, but the … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, Veteran (Part 2)

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A Hero On Screen and Off Given his age when World War II broke out, Robert Taylor could have spent the war selling war bonds and making movies supporting the Allies.  He didn’t.  Mr. Taylor volunteered for the Navy and … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor and the Ladies

Robert Taylor was a serious and dedicated actor who made many fine movies.  He is, though, best known for being, as Ava Gardner put it, “the beautiful lover.” (Ava Gardner, “Ava, My Story,” 1990). In the post below, I have … Continue reading

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Ladies Gallery

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