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Robert Taylor in “Billy the Kid,” 1941

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Billy the Kid (1941) is an early example of the use of Technicolor. The film is visually outstanding. Cinematographers William V. Skall and Leonard Smith received an Oscar nomination for their work on the film and should have won. From … Continue reading

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Movie Stars, World War II and Robert Taylor

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St. Petersburg (FL) Times March 7, 1943 Litvinoff Gets Robert Taylor Released for Movie on Russia By Drew Pearson Hollywood–Hollywood’s Gregory Ratoff called on Soviet Ambassador Litvinoff the other day in connection with a film on Russia which he is … Continue reading

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“Westward the Women” (1951) Is Playing on TCM on January 16

“Westward the Women” (1951) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. est.  Closed captioned. Robert Taylor and John McIntire interview the women who want to go west. John McIntire approaches wagonmaster Robert Taylor with an … Continue reading

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“When Ladies Meet” Is Playing on TCM on January 16. (USA)

“When Ladies Meet” (1941) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Thu, January 16, 2014 10:30 PM est. Closed captioned. “When Ladies Meet” is the story of a married couple, a lady author and a charming single journalist. Joan Crawford, … Continue reading

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Ursula Thiess Letter

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This letter by Ursula Thiess is for sale on eBay–not by me.  It is in a lot with two letters by Robert Taylor and the seller has priced the lot at $300–way beyond my budget.  I just thought that this … Continue reading

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