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Taylor and Stanwyck in Italy, 1950

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Robert Taylor was in Italy from May to November of 1950, filming Quo Vadis.  Barbara Stanwyck, in Hollywood, began to hear reports that he was dating an extra from the film.  Always jealous, she flew to Italy and stayed for … Continue reading

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The Taylor Haters (II): Robert Taylor Unperson

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Robert Taylor knew exactly what he was getting into when he testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947.  The haters had come after him the previous May when he had met with investigators in what he had been … Continue reading

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The Taylor Haters (I): Richard Schickel

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By publishing this, I hope to illustrate the extraordinary level of venom spewed by the Taylor haters for decades after Mr. Taylor’s death. They despised the fact that Robert Taylor’s career wasn’t destroyed by his HUAC* testimony. His award for … Continue reading

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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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