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Although Robert Taylor was one of MGM's top stars during Hollywood's Golden Age. He was married to the legendary Barbara Stanwyck and one of the most outspoken anti-communists in the industry. Taylor testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities about communism in Hollywood (HUAC). He proudly stood for what he called 'pro-freedom and pro-decency.'
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UPI
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- UPI
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Forbes
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- Forbes
Sydney Sweeney's ‘Americana': Do Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Laud The Film?
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