Tag Archives: glamor

From the Beginning Robert Taylor Was Special

Posted on September 4, 2012 by giraffe44

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Richard Haestier Finds the Idol of Tomorrow The Queenslander, Brisbane, Australia, 4 February 1937 Millions of girls who take their romance by proxy have chosen Robert Taylor for their boy friend. They may have beaux of their own, but the … Continue reading →

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Robert Taylor and the Ladies

Posted on August 17, 2012 by giraffe44

Robert Taylor was a serious and dedicated actor who made many fine movies.  He is, though, best known for being, as Ava Gardner put it, “the beautiful lover.” (Ava Gardner, “Ava, My Story,” 1990). In the post below, I have … Continue reading →

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The Gorgeous Hussy, 1936

Posted on August 13, 2012 by giraffe44

Here is a review I wrote for Amazon and the IMDB. It’s a story about Washington D.C. It’s about dirty tricks, sleazy operatives, scurrilous personal attacks and lies. The 2012 presidential campaign? No, “The Gorgeous Hussy.” Many people have noted … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Robert Taylor

Posted on August 4, 2012 by giraffe44

Happy 101st Birthday Robert Taylor! August 5, 2012 From all the fans who still love you.

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Taylor and Stanwyck–The Long Goodbye

Posted on July 15, 2012 by giraffe44

The marriage of Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck was an odd one from the start.  They met in 1936 on a blind date just before working together in “His Brother’s Wife.”  There seemed to be a mutual attraction from the … Continue reading →

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