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Robert Taylor and Spangler Arlington Brugh

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Robert Taylor was born in 1934. He sprang fully formed from the head of Louis B. Mayer.* His name was chosen by Ida Koverman, Mayer’s secretary. He was tall, dark and handsome with sparkling blue eyes and black hair. His … Continue reading

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“His Brother’s Wife” starring Taylor and Stanwyck, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on April 8 (USA)

“His Brother’s Wife” (1936) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tue, April 08, 2014 12:00 PM est. Not closed captioned. Folks, this one is from 1936 so we have to take it for what it is. During the early … Continue reading

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“Billy the Kid” 1941, Is Playing on TCM on March 31 (USA) Update

Note: This may not be true.  I was going by TCM’s “Now Playing” but other listings say it is the 1930 b & w version.  “Billy the Kid” is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Monday, March 31 at 12 … Continue reading

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MGM Moles

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People who instantly recognize the names Clark Gable, Cary Grant, John Wayne or Greta Garbo often haven’t heard of Robert Taylor.  The reason for this is a subject for investigation. His outstanding looks worked against Robert Taylor.  People often believe … 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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