William Desmond Taylor Overview:

Director, William Desmond Taylor, was born William Cunningham Deane-Tanner on Apr 26, 1872 in Carlow, Ireland. Taylor died at the age of 49 on Feb 1, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA .

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By Carol Martinheira on Nov 8, 2015 From The Old Hollywood Garden

The murder of On November 8, 2015January 3, 2016 By CarolMartinheira You can walk down any street in Los Angeles and be sure that at some point in Hollywood history, something happened there that still gets people talking after all these years. Ta... Read full article


The Murder of

By Amanda Garrett on Jan 27, 2015 From Old Hollywood Films

The murder of director in 1922 was one of the biggest scandals ever to hit old Hollywood. The ensuing investigation uncovered corruption and debauchery that rocked the film industry and shocked the movie-going public. Taylor's murder, which remains unsolved to this day, still... Read full article


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By Brandy Dean on Feb 1, 2013 From Pretty Clever Films

February 1, 2013 marks the 91 anniversary of the death by homicide of . Taylor’s murder is a juicy 20′s Hollywood scandal that continues to intrigue people. While there was a rogue’s gallery of suspects (see below), Taylor’s murder remained unsolved. Her... Read full article


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By Pretty Clever Film Gal on Feb 1, 2013 From Pretty Clever Films

Today is the birthday of , silent film actor and director. Though he acted in or directed over 80 silent films (most considered lost), Taylor is most famous for being rather mysteriously murdered. The investigation of his murder, and the accompanying salacious media frenzy, fan... Read full article


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By Brandy Dean on Feb 1, 2013 From Pretty Clever Films

February 1, 2013 marks the 91 anniversary of the death by homicide of . Taylor’s murder is a juicy 20′s Hollywood scandal that continues to intrigue people. While there was a rogue’s gallery of suspects (see below), Taylor’s murder remained unsolved. Her... Read full article


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Reportedly, Patricia Palmer confessed to Taylor's murder on her deathbed. She was one of dozens of actresses to make similar deathbed confessions.

Had an eight-year-long relationship with George Hopkins, which only ended with Taylor's death.

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