Robert Taylor and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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This letter has bits and pieces missing but none the less reflects an interesting moment in history.  The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was on June 2, 1953 and this letter was written days before that.  Among other things Mr. … Continue reading

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“Ivanhoe” Is Playing on TCM on February 23 (USA)

Ivanhoe (1952) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday February 23rd at 9:30 a.m. est.  Closed captioned.

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Robert Taylor and Liz Taylor in Ivanhoe.

Wonderful movie! This film is an exciting adventure-romance which never once loses its pace or feel. Robert Taylor brings depth to a potentially dull lead character. Jean Fontaine is great as his love, the Lady Rowenna. Elizabeth Taylor, though, steals the show with her stunning portrayal of Rebecca of York! This film has aged very well and shows first-hand to a young generation just why Elizabeth Taylor was such a star.

Although this film is an extremely enjoyable adventure, it also has the guts to tackle some complicated issues and resolve them in a very non-Hollywood fashion. As Ivanhoe feels his love for the beautiful Rebecca grow will he defy convention and pursue the lovely Jewish girl or remain with the safe charms of the blond, Anglo-Saxon Rowenna? The answer is intelligently handled and surprising. This film is one of the greatest examples of the classic adventure.  Review by David Arbury for the IMDB

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Robert Taylor, Elvis Presley, Col. Parker and Sausage

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Robert Taylor (letterhead) December 28  [1958] Dear Colonel Parker—- The answer to your letter of December 16th is—-“Yer damned right the sausage arrived and it’s good–mighty good!—-and if anybody tells you it ain’t you should slug ’em!” Seriously, Colonel, thanx … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Was NOT a “Friendly” Witness at the HUAC

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The following is a letter written by Robert Taylor to House un-American Activities investigator H.A. Smith.  Mr. Taylor is boiling mad.  He had testified the previous spring in Los Angeles and his supposedly confidential words were immediately leaked by the … Continue reading

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