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Robert Taylor and Spangler Arlington Brugh

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Robert Taylor was born in 1934. He sprang fully formed from the head of Louis B. Mayer.* His name was chosen by Ida Koverman, Mayer’s secretary. He was tall, dark and handsome with sparkling blue eyes and black hair. His … Continue reading

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“Waterloo Bridge,” 1940, Is Playing on TCM on April 9 (USA)

“Waterloo Bridge” (1940) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wed, April 09, 2014 08:00 PM est. Closed Captioned. This was both Robert Taylor’s and Vivien Leigh’s favorite movie. Robert Taylor was an inspired choice for the role… Not only … Continue reading

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“His Brother’s Wife” starring Taylor and Stanwyck, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on April 8 (USA)

“His Brother’s Wife” (1936) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tue, April 08, 2014 12:00 PM est. Not closed captioned. Folks, this one is from 1936 so we have to take it for what it is. During the early … Continue reading

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“Billy the Kid” 1941, Is Playing on TCM on March 31 (USA) Update

Note: This may not be true.  I was going by TCM’s “Now Playing” but other listings say it is the 1930 b & w version.  “Billy the Kid” is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Monday, March 31 at 12 … Continue reading

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“Quentin Durward” Is Playing on TCM on March 30 (USA)

“Quentin Durward” (1955) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sun, March 30, 2014 06:15 PM est. Closed captioned. Director: Richard Thorpe. Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole, Alec Clunes, Duncan Lamont, Marius Goring. Taylor plays Sir Walter … Continue reading

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