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Robert Taylor and the Queen

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This is an article from a magazine called Hollywood Then and Now from 1991.  The author seems to be somewhat ambivalent about Robert Taylor.  He says really nice things and then goes on to say something negative.  The spelling and … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Meets His Fans

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  Before Justin Bieber, before the Beatles, before Elvis Presley, there was Robert Taylor.  In the 1930s and 40s young women mobbed him everywhere he went, even pulling off his clothes.  When he was in full uniform during World War … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor on the Cover: the Thirties

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1930’s Movie Magazines During the 1930’s, Robert Taylor’s face was everywhere. He beamed from every newsstand in black and white and living color.  Most of the images were romantic and emphasized his good looks but a few differed.  The one … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Died on June 8, 1969

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Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969, On June 9, the New York Times published this obituary, starting on the front page. This is copyright the New York Times and I am claiming no rights to it. ROBERT TAYLOR, 57, … Continue reading

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Broadway Melody of 1938 Is Playing on TCM on June 10 (USA)

“Broadway Melody of 1938,” 1937 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday June 10 at 9:45 a.m.  Closed captioned. Broadway Melody of 1938 is one of those pure escapist type films that folks in the Thirties paid their money … Continue reading

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