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New Robert Taylor DVDs Are Available

Posted on January 23, 2013 by giraffe44

From Warner Archive: A Toothsome Taylor Twosome TIP ON A DEAD JOCKEY (1957) From war vet preachment yarn to domestic drama, from fateful Noir to aviation actioneer, this post Korean War suspenser leads us down a series of narrative rabbit … Continue reading →

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I Was Just Thinking: Hollywood Rugged Leading Man To Bresee’s

Posted on September 10, 2012 by giraffe44

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Robert Taylor died nearly half a century ago. Nonetheless his memory is still alive in the minds of so many people. This column illustrates how the mature Taylor is remembered.  Permission to use requested. November 8, 2010 “Big Chuck” D’Imperio … Continue reading →

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Robert Taylor, Veteran (Part 2)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by giraffe44

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A Hero On Screen and Off Given his age when World War II broke out, Robert Taylor could have spent the war selling war bonds and making movies supporting the Allies.  He didn’t.  Mr. Taylor volunteered for the Navy and … Continue reading →

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A Dentist’s Brush with Fame

Posted on July 23, 2012 by giraffe44

Copyright 1999 Robert E. Horseman, DDS (Permission to use requested; one party says he thinks it’s o.k.) I used to have a plan for what I would do if I ever came face-to-face with a real celebrity. Cool, I decided, … Continue reading →

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Robert Taylor: Flier

Posted on March 23, 2012 by giraffe44

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After starring in Flight Command, 1940, Robert Taylor became fascinated with flying.  He earned a pilot’s license and spent every spare moment in the air.  His wife, Barbara Stanwyck, was even concerned about his obsession and insisted he see the … Continue reading →

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