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Reluctant Witness: Robert Taylor, Hollywood, & Communism

Let’s talk Robert Taylor, Old Hollywood, stories that tell all by not telling all -- days of less direct, more imaginative entertainment.

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Hello Folks:

I appreciate hearing from you -- for any reason! -- but in this case, regarding spammers popping up here on occasion. As soon as I can, I go in & block them. Unfortunately I've become a "pro" in ways insofar as recognizing certainly which are fake, rather than genuine Robert Taylor fans. There is one picture in particular circulating throughout a # of social networks--the pretty blondish woman w/hand under her chin. When you see that

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Created by Linda Alexander Jun 22, 2009 at 8:36pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Jun 23.

Update -- Sorry for being AWOL

A quickie here. Sorry for being AWOL, folks. My husband & I had a cyber-attack on our bank account via PayPal & it's taken a bit of time & energy to get it all cleared up. My warning to all -- pay close attention to all your passwords! Also have had to handle some family issues but I'm back. Again, my thx to Birdy. I've re-worked her banner artwork & hope it looks better now. She was gracious enough to re-do it a bit so that it showed better her

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Created by Linda Alexander Jun 11, 2009 at 9:18pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Jun 12.

Thank You, Birdy!!

To all members:

You will most certainly notice that we have a new background on the site . . . thanks to our fantastic member, Birdy! This is a banner she created--beautiful, isn't it?! I asked for permission to use it here, feeling there was no better way to display such fantastic work.

Please, all, let Birdy know what you think of her amazing artwork.

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Created by Linda Alexander May 20, 2009 at 2:24pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander May 20.

Quo Vadis Being Released on Blu-Ray!

I have it on very good recommendation that the new release of Quo Vadis on Blu-Ray is absotively breathtaking. I have mine on order & if you liked it first time around, or at any time since on VCR, DVD, or just plain ol' TV, you will without doubt love it on Blu-Ray--assuming you have the Blu-Ray player. My husband and I received one for Christmas from our son, and I was blown away at how much clearer everything is, and how amazing the colors show up.

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Created by Linda Alexander Mar 5, 2009 at 11:24pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Mar 6.

Taylor & Stanwyck Meet

Article: Taylor & Stanwyck: A Legendary Meeting

Hello:

I've just had an article published at the fantastic classic movie site, The Midnight Palace. Please check it out & let me know what you think:

http://www.midnightpalace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=233

The site will b

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Created by Linda Alexander Mar 5, 2009 at 11:10pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Mar 6.

Reagan to Deliver Eulogy

Reagan to Deliver Eulogy at Rites for Robert Taylor

Tuesday, June 10, 1969—Van Nuys (Calif.)

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Created by Linda Alexander Mar 5, 2009 at 10:57pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Mar 6.

Robert Taylor Obituary

Robert Taylor, Film Idol, Dies of Cancer at Age 57

Monday, June 9, 1969 [UPI]

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Created by Linda Alexander Mar 5, 2009 at 10:53pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Mar 6.

Reluctant Witness: Reviews

Reluctant Witness: Robert Taylor, Hollywood

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Created by Linda Alexander Sep 2, 2008 at 8:37pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Sep. 3, 2008.

Reluctant Witness: Second Printing!

Good news -- "Reluctant Witness: Robert Taylor

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Created by Linda Alexander Sep 2, 2008 at 7:09pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Sep. 2, 2008.

New Article on Taylor book & author

Hello all:

Please check out the article just done on me & my Robert Taylor book in my home town newspaper:

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_Life/display_horizon.htm?StoryID=76500

If you feel so inclined, I'd appreciate

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Created by Linda Alexander Jun 22, 2008 at 1:43pm. Last updated by Linda Alexander Jun. 22, 2008.

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Robert Taylor- The great actor !

I haven't seen all Robert Taylors movies yet. The clips on youtube have given me the opportunity to see scenes from most of them. But I must admit that Im not so interested in the movie it self or the other actors. I allways look for Robert and wait for him to enter the movie and I find myself comparing him to the other actors and no matter if it is an unknown actor or a famous one like Robert Mitchum, Robert Taylor allways shines stronger then the others. Even though I like Robert Mitchum too a… Continue

Posted by Jenny on July 6, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Special Report on KGB Spies in the U.S. - WTOP News, Washington, DC

This is a link that point-blank and states that those folks who were worried & publicly petitioning against Communism prior to WWII--Robert Taylor being one, as we here all know--were justified in their concerns. While this audio clip does not mention Taylor--heck, it doesn't even mention J. Parnell Thomas or Martin Dies or Ronald Reagan or any of the earlier players--it does give voice . . . on today, the 4th of July, of all days . . . to the reality that Bob Taylor & his compatriots we… Continue

Posted by Linda Alexander on July 4, 2009 at 3:35pm — 2 Comments

TCM Recognition

I just received my copy of TCM's "Now Playing" magazine for August. Although I was told by their senior vice president of programming several months ago that Bob Taylor would not be included in "Summer Under the Stars" (for the 7th year in a row; nor to my knowledge, was he given the honor of being selected "Star of the Month" at any time during the 6 years I have been able to receive TCM), I was still shocked to see some of the names that were selected, including Sterling Hayden, Merle Oberon,… Continue

Posted by Dianne on July 3, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Bob & Barbara at "Nightwalker" Party

I just found this link. Short but fun to watch:

Posted by Linda Alexander on June 25, 2009 at 5:33pm — 1 Comment

40 years

Its been over 40 years since Bob's passing,this month. Im wondering what the other members here did to remember Bob on this day in June. I visited his findagrave entry, and would one day like to visit the actual place where he is interred. Im wondering what future generations will do to remember the great Bob Taylor........

Posted by Bryan Aherne on June 16, 2009 at 6:16am — 4 Comments

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Birdy commented on Jenny's blog post 'Robert Taylor- The great actor !'

Unfortunately I haven't seen "Her cardboard lover" entirely yet, but I love him in the clips, you've chosen for youtube, Alejandra. "Bless him" is my favourite sentence! Beside that I love to hear his singing voice (Hmmmmmmh...) and I love to see ...

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Jenny commented on Jenny's photo 'robert_taylor_shadow_gr'

Im glad that you liked the picture! Thank you for you comments Alejandra!

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Linda Alexander commented on Linda Alexander's blog post 'Special Report on KGB Spies in the U.S. - WTOP News, Washington, DC'

Birdy, I understand your thoughts & respect your point of view. This isn't posted to get into any lengthy discussion on American politics--then or now. Simply to place the reality of what Bob Taylor was facing at the time in his life when many oth...

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Birdy commented on Linda Alexander's blog post 'Special Report on KGB Spies in the U.S. - WTOP News, Washington, DC'

I DO have an own political point of view, but I think, this isn't the right place to talk about American politics, even if the MOVIESTAR - this site is dedicated to (I thought so) - was in a way involved... There is much more needed to be a qualif...

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