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Robert Taylor at Paramount Pictures

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Envelope: Return address: Robert Taylor 1709 San Remo Drive Pacific Palisades, Calif. To: Mr. Dudley Nichols Paramount Pictures Corp. 5451 Marathon Street Hollywood 38 California Robert Taylor (letterhead) December 29 Dear Dudley—- “Santa Claus” kinda came between me and my … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck and Lana Turner

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This is a very strange letter from Barbara Stanwyck. She is obviously answering questions from someone named John, presumably a journalist. The tone starts out matter-of-fact but becomes very angry towards the end. There is no date but it has … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Apologizes to Ginger Rogers

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This undated, handwritten note is thoroughly enigmatic. I would guess that it is before World War II, maybe in the late thirties. Mr. Taylor and Ms. Rogers dated in the early thirties but probably only because MGM wanted him to … Continue reading

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“House of the Seven Hawks” 1959 (Updated)

The House of the Seven Hawks was a solid adventure story and it was well received by the New York Times. This is their review: The House of the Seven Hawks (1959) Mystery From Britain December 17, 1959 by A. … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor: the Well Dressed Movie Star

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In his position as a public figure, Robert Taylor was well aware of the importance of looking good. While working and in public he was always impeccably dressed. Mr. Taylor enjoyed good clothes and took a personal interest in his … Continue reading

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