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Robert Taylor: the Harried Chest

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Mr. Taylor had to endure a tremendous amount of harassment from the media early in his career–especially on the matter of his chest.  This  tongue-in-cheek article from 1937 pokes fun at the whole fuss. I don’t know the original publication. No … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Is Still Handsome in his 40’s: Tip on a Dead Jockey

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Many critics have said that Robert Taylor lost his looks after World War II. I disagree strongly with this. Obviously a 40 year old is not going to look like a 20 year old. Mr. Taylor’s face became thinner and … Continue reading

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“A Wicked Woman” (1934) Will Play on Turner Classic Movies (USA)

A Wicked Woman (1934) is playing on TCM on Thu, March 07, 2013 12:00 PM est. Naomi is almost to term with her fourth child when Ed decides to leave taking all their money and the oldest son Curtis. With … Continue reading

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Taylor and Stanwyck at Grauman’s Chinese Theater

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One of the most prestigious honors for a Hollywood movie star is to have his or her hand and footprints immortalized in cement in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese theater.  The tradition began in1927 with Norma Talmadge.  Legend has it … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, House Guest

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The following excerpts are from Me and Bogie by Armand Deutsch (New York, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1991).  This book is available from Amazon.com and other online retailers. In 1943 the United States Navy had approximately eighty thousand officers. I was … Continue reading

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