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Killers of Kilimanjaro Review

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I really wanted to like “Killers of Kilimanjaro.”  It has a lot going for it:  beautiful African locations; adorable baby animals; photography in Cinemascope; exotic people; a suitably tense soundtrack–and Robert Taylor.  There is some humor, some action and a … Continue reading

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Quo Vadis Photos in Color

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Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969–43 years ago today

At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 1969 Robert Taylor passed away in the arms of his wife, Ursula Thiess Taylor. A lifelong smoker, he had incurable lung cancer.  After nine months of intense suffering after an operation on his … Continue reading

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Jackie Gleason and Robert Taylor

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Recently I ran across this anecdote from Audrey Meadows book,  “Love Alice, My Life As a Honeymooner.” (1995).  It seemed worth passing on.  Ms. Meadows’ book is available from Amazon and other online retailers. Ladies will recall that not so … Continue reading

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Biker BobTaylor

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Robert Taylor had a life-long affair with things that go fast.  Cars, bikes, roller coasters and eventually airplanes satisfied his need for speed.  He and Clark Gable shared a love for motorcycles and according to Jane Ellen Wayne in “Stanwyck” … Continue reading

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