Tag Archives: Ursula Thiess

A Robert Taylor Christmas

I am rerunning this post because it’s a good look at Mr. Taylor and his family at Christmas. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all the readers of this blog. The following excerpt is from …but I have promises to … Continue reading

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The Lady Said “Yes”

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What do you know?  Beautiful Ursula Thiess has just married lonely old Robert Taylor–that poor cuss who has nothing to offer a girl but love, fun and security! by Richard Moore, Screen Album, ca. 1954 We don’t keep you in … Continue reading

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New Robert Taylor Documentary

There is a new Robert Taylor documentary made for British TV and just released.  It is one of the most positive views of Mr. Taylor that I have ever seen.  It is on You Tube.  There are a few mistakes … Continue reading

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Cattle King, 1963, Is Playing on TCM on June 24 (USA)

Cattle King, 1963 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. est.  Cosed captioned. Cattle King is the last film Robert Taylor made under his MGM contract. His full-time contract had ended in 1959 but … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969

Robert Taylor was born on August 5, 1911 and died on June 8, 1969.  He was a lifelong smoker and died of lung cancer.  He left behind his wife, Ursula Thiess, and two children, Terrance and Tessa.  Mr. Taylor had … Continue reading

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