Category Archives: Films

Material about specific films.

Robert Taylor Behind the Scenes: “High Wall,” 1947

Posted on September 22, 2014 by giraffe44

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Robert Taylor was discharged from the Navy in November 1945. He resumed his film career at MGM but moved into darker, more challenging roles than he’d had before the war. His first film was Undercurrent, co-starring Katharine Hepburn. It was … Continue reading →

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Robert Taylor Behind the Scenes: “Valley of the Kings,” 1954 (updated)

Posted on September 3, 2014 by giraffe44

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Valley of the Kings 1954 Valley of the Kings was a difficult shoot for several reasons:  Robert Taylor and director Robert Pirosh had differences; Eleanor Parker and Robert Taylor were having an affair; the physical conditions in Egypt were harsh. … Continue reading →

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“The Gorgeous Hussy,” 1936, Is Playing on TCM on September 3 (USA)

Posted on August 30, 2014 by giraffe44

“The Gorgeous Hussy,” 1936, is playing on Turner Classic Movies at 4:15 a.m. Closed captioned.  *NOTE*:A TCM programming day begins at 6:00am EST on the calendar day listed and runs to 5:59am EST in the morning on the next day. … Continue reading →

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“Ambush,” 1950, Is Playing on TCM on August 17 (USA)

Posted on August 12, 2014 by giraffe44

Ambush (1950) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sun, August 17, 2014 07:15 AM est. Closed captioned. Ambush is a gripping, authentic, action-packed, dramatically compelling picture of the United States Cavalry in the 1870’s Arizona territory. It was producer/director … Continue reading →

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“When Ladies Meet,” 1941, Is Playing on TCM on August 16 (USA)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by giraffe44

When Ladies Meet (1941) is playing on Turner Classic Movies  on Sat, August 16, 2014 07:30 AM est. Closed captioned. “When Ladies Meet” is the story of a married couple, a lady author and a charming single journalist. Joan Crawford, … Continue reading →

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