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A Letter from Robert Taylor

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This is a letter written by Robert Taylor in February 1969.  It is part of a correspondence with Gabrielle Skinner, a fan who became a friend, and her husband Ken.  The correspondence went on for at least 17 years. It … Continue reading

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“Small Town Girl” (1936) Is Playing on TCM on January 27 (USA).

“Small Town Girl”  (1936) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Mon, January 27, 2014 10:30 PM est.  Closed captioned. For most of her career Janet Gaynor did nothing but play small town girls, the best known being Esther Blodgett. … Continue reading

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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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“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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