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Robert Taylor in “Billy the Kid,” 1941

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Billy the Kid (1941) is an early example of the use of Technicolor. The film is visually outstanding. Cinematographers William V. Skall and Leonard Smith received an Oscar nomination for their work on the film and should have won. From … Continue reading

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“Westward the Women” (1951) Is Playing on TCM on January 16

“Westward the Women” (1951) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. est.  Closed captioned. Robert Taylor and John McIntire interview the women who want to go west. John McIntire approaches wagonmaster Robert Taylor with an … Continue reading

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“Valley of the Kings” 1954 Is Playing on TCM on January 11 (USA)

“Valley of the Kings” (1954) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sat, January 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM est.” Closed captioned. This is one of my favorite Robert Taylor pictures. Eleanor Parker and he had wonderful chemistry and both … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor in “Private Number,” 1936

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“Common Clay,” a play by Cleves Kincaid, opened in August of 1915 on Broadway. The play is about class differences exemplified by a penniless young woman and her wealthy employers. It was successful and ran for 316 performances. In 1919 … Continue reading

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Remembering Joan Fontaine

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It’s been a tough week for Robert Taylor’s leading ladies: first Eleanor Parker then Audrey Totter died.  Now Joan Fontaine has passed away at the age of 96. The following is adapted from a mini-bio Ms. Fontaine by Denny Jackson … Continue reading

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