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Happy Birthday, Robert Taylor

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Robert Taylor would have been 102 years old on August 5, 2013.  Unfortunately, his inability to stop smoking cost him his life at the young age of 57.  He left behind a widow, two young children and a stepdaughter.  All … Continue reading

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The Busy Absentee

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Hedda Hopper The Sun, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1951 The Busy Absentee I have had many talks with Robert Taylor—on the set, in his home, in the studio commissary, even at the corner drugstore. But rare indeed was my recent interview … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Rates Hollywood Leading Ladies

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Hollywood, Feminism and Robert Taylor

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I found this truly strange but not unconvincing article online. Although Robert Taylor’s photo is at the beginning, along with Clark Gable’s, he isn’t mentioned much in the article.  Despite this, I think it’s relevant to Mr. Taylor’s life so … 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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