Tag Archives: Barbara Stanwyck

Robert Taylor Trivia: 1948 Real Estate Transaction

Posted on July 4, 2020 by giraffe44
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Book Review: Gillian Kelly – Robert Taylor; Male Beauty, Masculinity and Stardom in Hollywood

Posted on June 14, 2020 by giraffe44

Note:  This review reflects my own opinions and I  would welcome comments, favorable or not. This book is based on a PhD dissertation written by Gillian Kelly for the University of Glasgow.  Published by the University Press of Mississippi, 2019. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969

Posted on June 8, 2020 by giraffe44

Robert Taylor was born on August 5, 1911 and died on June 8, 1969.  He was a lifelong smoker and died of lung cancer.  He left behind his wife, Ursula Thiess, and two children, Terrance and Tessa.  Mr. Taylor had … Continue reading →

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Robeert Taylor Trivia: a Few Items

Posted on February 29, 2020 by giraffe44

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Here are a few fun items I came across recently: Text:  Edwin Styles and Coral Browne are playing the leads in the Somerset Maugham play Lady Frederick at the Savoy theatre in London now.  It is expected that the play … Continue reading →

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The Next Mrs. Taylor?

Posted on February 14, 2020 by giraffe44

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This article is from a movie magazine from the early 1950s. I think it’s mostly a lot of baloney but it’s a fun read.  It has the following subtitle: “The smart money has been on Barbara Stanwyck in the Taylor … Continue reading →

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