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Robert Taylor in Europe 1937

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At the age of 27, Robert Taylor had never been outside of the United States. In August of 1937 he traveled to England aboard the liner Berengaria to make MGM’s first British feature, A Yank at Oxford. (Some accounts say … 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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I Was Wrong About Robert Taylor

I Was Wrong about Robert Taylor by Maureen O’Sullivan Picturegoer Supplement September 7, 1938 [Maureen O’Sullivan] confesses in this revealing article that she is sorry now that she was so curt with reporters who asked if she was thrilled to … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor on Hollywood’s Golden Age

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The Golden Age by Robert Taylor Originally published January 5, 1966 by Variety Magazine. Later published in Film Fan Monthly.  Quoted in full in Jane Ellen Wayne, Robert Taylor, New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1973, 1987. No matter how old … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, Pitchman

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Robert Taylor endorsed a number of products during the course of his career.  Today someone who does this has to confirm that he or she actually uses the product.  I thought it would be interesting to see  if these are … Continue reading

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