Elizabeth Taylor – The 1950’s – by Richard Bassett

Dame Elizabeth Taylor is the most photographer person in the world. Particularly in the 1950’s when she was under the MGM gun. There were more posed and studio photographs of Elizabeth than any other decade. After Elizabeth left MGM in 1960, she pretty much decided if there would be photo sessions or not. But the 1950’s photographs found her at home, at work, and play. It looked as though she was photographed everyday of the decade. And when there were no photographs, MGM released animated photographs taken from real photographs. Please enjoy the clip. In viewing these short film clips, please donate to the cause that has become Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s life mission for over two decades. The eradication of AIDS in the world. Until such time, “The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation” funds programs and organization that give direct care to the population of millions affected with HIV/AIDS…whether it is direct care or related/ associated services. So many people are now living longer with AIDS/HIV due to advances in viral medication technology, but the impact of living a life with AIDS is far reaching. AIDS affects all of us, in one way or another. Generations of young people are not conscious of the 1980’s. The face of AIDS has changed since the time when those who were ill were visibly stigmatized, akin to being lepers. Now, those with HIV/AIDS live life among the general population attempting to cope with the disease. Sometimes, silently. Emotionally, the impact is just …